Dhont Family Foundation invigorates USC colon cancer research

Colon cancer research at USC received a boost from the Southern California-based Dhont Family Foundation, as the foundation renewed its commitment of its $1 million gift to fund Heinz-Josef Lenz’s research in colorectal cancer at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Read More »

April 3rd, 2014|Announcements|

USC researchers test new drug that may aid patients with Lou Gherig’s disease

Keck School of Medicine of USC neuroscientists have unlocked a piece of the puzzle in the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease, a debilitating neurological disorder that robs people of their motor skills.

Their findings appear in the March 3, 2014, online Read More »

April 3rd, 2014|Announcements|

WOMEN MAKING AN IMPACT

The women of Keck Medicine of USC definitely made an impact at the annual USC Women’s Conference. The women spoke of what made them choose medicine, what impact they feel they are having in health care, what myths, trends or Read More »

April 3rd, 2014|Announcements|

Study examines stem cell interactions in the body

A new Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC study not only uncovered new details on how bundles of nerves and arteries interact with stem cells but also showcased revolutionary techniques for following the cells as they function in living animals.

Principal Read More »

April 3rd, 2014|Announcements|

HSC NEWSMAKERS

A Mar. 25 story on NBC News featured Leslie Saxon, MD, chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and professor of clinical medicine at the Keck School, about body sensors and how individuals can track their fitness.

A March 24 The Read More »

April 3rd, 2014|Announcements|