Stephen DiGiuseppe
@sdigius3.bsky.social
Assistant Professor at VCOM-Louisiana. Opinions are my own. I like to teach microbiology, study viruses, and play billiards. If you would like to contact me, check out my university page (https://www.vcom.edu/people/stephen-digiuseppe).
I won an Oscar for reviewing grants. I am somebody's Reviewer 3.
November 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I won an Oscar for reviewing grants. I am somebody's Reviewer 3.
Big ups to our 3 medical students who presented their talk + poster at the American Society for Microbiology South Central Branch meeting at Mississippi State University this weekend. Nice presenting!
November 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Big ups to our 3 medical students who presented their talk + poster at the American Society for Microbiology South Central Branch meeting at Mississippi State University this weekend. Nice presenting!
Check out our new case report on a rare case of a patient with castration-resistant metastatic prostate cancer who developed an acute spinal cord infarction shortly after receiving an infusion of Zoledronic acid. www.cureus.com/articles/424...
Spinal Cord Infarction Following Zoledronic Acid Administration in a Patient With Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Spinal cord infarction is a rare but serious complication that can occur in the setting of metastatic disease, prior radiation therapy, and vascular compromise. We present a case of a 69-year-old male...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Check out our new case report on a rare case of a patient with castration-resistant metastatic prostate cancer who developed an acute spinal cord infarction shortly after receiving an infusion of Zoledronic acid. www.cureus.com/articles/424...
I hosted pool school with 6 medical students (OMS 1 & 2). We covered the fundamentals of shot mechanics and basic 🎱 ball strategy. Next, they played in a single elimination tournament to win a glorious trophy and be crowned the medical student pool champion 💪 🎱.
September 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I hosted pool school with 6 medical students (OMS 1 & 2). We covered the fundamentals of shot mechanics and basic 🎱 ball strategy. Next, they played in a single elimination tournament to win a glorious trophy and be crowned the medical student pool champion 💪 🎱.
Check out our new review on viruses used to combat cancer if you are interested in viral oncolytics! www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...
Frontiers | Viral warfare: unleashing engineered oncolytic viruses to outsmart cancer’s defenses
Oncolytic virotherapy (OVT) has emerged as a promising and innovative cancer treatment strategy that harnesses engineered viruses to selectively infect, repl...
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August 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Check out our new review on viruses used to combat cancer if you are interested in viral oncolytics! www.frontiersin.org/journals/imm...
why did you have to fail during 4th of july weekend? this seemed personal.
July 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
why did you have to fail during 4th of july weekend? this seemed personal.
Cool. Our case report on retinal detachment in tertiary syphilis was highlighted by Modern Retina. www.modernretina.com/view/a-case-...
A case of retinal detachment in tertiary syphilis
Tertiary syphilis, which can develop years to decades after the initial infection, is characterized by chronic inflammatory damage affecting multiple organ systems.
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May 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Cool. Our case report on retinal detachment in tertiary syphilis was highlighted by Modern Retina. www.modernretina.com/view/a-case-...
Pomp and Circumstance
May 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Pomp and Circumstance
Today we graduate 🎓 the VCOM Louisiana medical student class of 2025! I wish them all the success at their residencies. Here are some obligatory photos of the faculty wearing their Harry Potter cosplays.
May 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Today we graduate 🎓 the VCOM Louisiana medical student class of 2025! I wish them all the success at their residencies. Here are some obligatory photos of the faculty wearing their Harry Potter cosplays.
Congratulations to Dr. Guerra! He juggled medical school, working in our lab, and service to the Army. He also co-authored a recent publication in npj Viruses. He graduates tomorrow with honors in research distinction!
May 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Guerra! He juggled medical school, working in our lab, and service to the Army. He also co-authored a recent publication in npj Viruses. He graduates tomorrow with honors in research distinction!
This photo was found to be highly doctored.
April 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
This photo was found to be highly doctored.
Tertiary syphilis can cause severe eye diseases. Herein, we present a case of a patient diagnosed with tertiary syphilis-induced ocular syphilis complicated by retinal detachment.
www.cureus.com/articles/305...
www.cureus.com/articles/305...
Tertiary Syphilis-Induced Ocular Syphilis Complicated by Retinal Detachment
Tertiary syphilis can cause eye diseases such as ocular syphilis and retinal detachment. Herein, we present a case of a 28-year-old male with no reported past medical history. He presented to the emer...
www.cureus.com
March 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Tertiary syphilis can cause severe eye diseases. Herein, we present a case of a patient diagnosed with tertiary syphilis-induced ocular syphilis complicated by retinal detachment.
www.cureus.com/articles/305...
www.cureus.com/articles/305...