Alzheimer’s expert talks about the past, present and future of research

Paul Aisen, MD, the founding director of the USC Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute, recently joined the Alzheimer’s disease research effort at Keck Medicine of USC. He recently spoke with the Dean’s Report about coming to USC and what Read More »

November 24th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Eye Institute patient is first to receive retinal implants in each eye

USC Eye Institute patient Terry Byland recently became the first person in the world to have two retinal prostheses – one in each eye – and his progress regaining some sight signals hope for people going blind from retinitis Read More »

November 24th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

All the global health news that’s fit to print — for kids, by kids

“Do the Write Thing” is a phrase often associated with the idea that words have the potential to bring about a sort of social justice. For student mentors at the Global Health Symposium for Kids on Nov. 14, it served Read More »

November 20th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Goals of new Kidney Research Center are outlined at reception

Supporters of the USC/UKRO Kidney Research Center learned more about the pioneering efforts underway at the newly launched research hub at Keck Medicine of USC during a Nov. 14 reception at the California Club.

The founder of the University Kidney Research Read More »

November 19th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

National AYA program honors Stuart Siegel with Trailblazer Award

Professor Stuart Siegel, MD, of the Keck School of Medicine of USC was recently awarded the Archie Bleyer AYA Trailblazer Award by Critical Mass, a leading organization supporting the cause of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer.

Siegel’s involvement in Read More »

November 19th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|