Nikias says Keck Medicine of USC to be area’s largest, academically elite health system

The early part of the 21st century has seen seismic shifts that, for most universities, have posed serious challenges. But, while so many have wrestled with difficult financial decisions since the recession, USC was making investments that set it on Read More »

October 20th, 2014|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Body Computing Conference highlights key medical technology

The are small but powerful: a tiny injectable device that monitors cardiac activity, a wireless sensor that keeps track of the pressure on the pulmonary artery and can alert patients if they need to adjust their medication, and a smart Read More »

October 20th, 2014|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine of USC surgeons use robot to perform innovative endovascular procedures

For the first time on the West Coast, surgeons from the Keck School of Medicine of USC used a robot to perform two endovascular procedures on two separate patients on Sept. 30.

“It was a success and we are excited about Read More »

October 20th, 2014|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Neuroscientists claim rare pair of research grants, totaling $23 million

In a rare distinction for one university, neuroimaging world leaders and USC Professors Arthur Toga, PhD, and Paul Thompson, PhD, will receive two major research center awards to advance their exploration of the human brain.

Toga and Thompson each will establish Read More »

October 9th, 2014|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck School student delivers presentation to National Association of Community Health Centers

Jordan Rivera, a second-year medical student and 2014 General Electric-National Medical Fellowships Primary Care Leadership Program Scholar, recently presented his independent service learning project at the National Association of Community Health Centers’ Community Health Institute & Expo.

At the event, held Read More »

October 8th, 2014|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|