USC Norris celebrates Friends and Family

Stephen B. Gruber, MD, PhD, MPH, director of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and John D. Carpten, PhD, chair and visiting professor of translational genomics and director of the USC Institute for Translational Genomics, addressed guests at the USC Read More »

October 27th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

New training course offered for aspiring ophthalmic technicians

The USC Gayle and Edward Roski Eye Institute has established the Ophthalmic Technician Education Program (OTEP) to prepare highly skilled allied health care professionals to serve the eye care needs of individuals of all ages. The 21-month program, one of Read More »

October 27th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Panama summit stokes vision of health equity in the Americas

From the northern tip of Alaska to the southern coast of Chile, the Americas host some of the most diverse — and disparate — populations in the world. However, despite progress in medicine and economic development, health inequalities prevail, leading Read More »

October 25th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Stevens Center for Innovation showcase salutes startups

USC student-led startup, Auxomel, won the $10,000 Most Innovative and $2,500 Venture Validation awards at the 10th Annual USC Stevens Student Innovator Showcase held on October 7, 2016. Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC student <span style=Read More »

October 25th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Zlokovic receives nearly $25 million to study Alzheimer’s disease

Berislav Zlokovic, MD, PhD, a pioneer of the theory that fixing the brain’s leaky blood vessels will prevent Alzheimer’s disease, has received four grants totaling up to $24.9 million over five years.

The funding allows Zlokovic, director of the Zilkha Neurogenetic Read More »

October 21st, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|