Sports rivals find common ground in cancer research

Two research teams at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center recently received a significant funding boost from Rivals United for a Kure, a campaign of Kure It Cancer Research, Inc.

Rivals United for a Kure awarded $70,000 to Kevin McDonnell, MD, Read More »

June 26th, 2014|Announcements|

USC pediatric surgeon leads nationwide study to help children with liver disease

To compare outcomes of two common surgical procedures for children with liver complications due to Alagille syndrome, a USC researcher at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles is driving a collaboration with colleagues from 15 hospitals and research centers across Read More »

June 25th, 2014|Announcements|

Donations buy germ-killing robot to help cystic fibrosis patients stay healthy

When it comes to managing cystic fibrosis (CF), Greg Storm, a lifelong CF patient, knows that exercise can be the most important step. Regular exercise helps CF patients reduce the rate of lung function loss and helps improve healing from Read More »

June 25th, 2014|Announcements|

Keck Medical Center of USC nurses earn educational scholarships

Five nurses from Keck Medical Center of USC were recently awarded $2,500 scholarships from two organizations associated with USC to help them further their educations.

One of the organizations, Keck Hospital of USC Guild, gave awards to nurses Daniel Hudson, Jessica Thomas and Read More »

June 25th, 2014|Announcements|

Soda may contain more fructose than labels say

Soda consumers may be getting a much higher dose of the harmful sugar fructose than they have been led to believe, according to a new study by the Childhood Obesity Research Center (CORC) at the Keck School of Medicine of Read More »

June 25th, 2014|Announcements|

Addressing inequities in care for minority children with autism

To ensure that African American and Latino children with autism spectrum disorders get the care they need, researchers at the Southern California Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (SC CTSI) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have proposed the creation of Read More »

June 24th, 2014|Announcements|

Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration of damaged, old immune system

A new USC study showed that cycles of prolonged fasting not only protect against immune system damage — a major side effect of chemotherapy — but also induce immune system regeneration, shifting stem cells from a dormant state to a Read More »

June 24th, 2014|Announcements|

Chen named chair of the Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy

USC School of Pharmacy Dean R. Pete Vanderveen, PhD,  announced the appointment of Steven W. Chen, PharmD,  as chair of the Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Economics & Policy effective June 1.

In his announcement, Vanderveen said, “Dr. Read More »

June 24th, 2014|Announcements|

Professor donates $1 million to Keck School of Medicine of USC to study tissue engineering and drug delivery

Marcel Nimni, PhD, professor of surgery, biochemistry and molecular biology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, recently donated $1 million to the Department of Surgery at the school to establish a laboratory to further research in tissue engineering Read More »

June 13th, 2014|Announcements|

USC researchers call on cellphones for behavior study

A Keck School of Medicine of USC research study using cell phones to survey youngsters about sedentary behavior has given scientists what they believe is a more accurate snapshot of real-time sedentary activity among children than an after-the-fact survey could accomplish.

Yue Read More »

June 12th, 2014|Announcements|

Walk for healthy hearts on June 29

Keck Medical Center of USC is seeking participants to join the Trojan Hearts Team at the third annual Congenital Heart Walk that raises money for research to treat congenital heart disease.

The event will be June 29 at Griffith Park, Read More »

June 12th, 2014|Announcements|

Enzyme used in antidepressants could help researchers develop prostate cancer treatments

A new study co-led by researchers at the USC School of Pharmacy, among others, has found that suppressing the enzyme monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) reduced or even eliminated prostate tumor growth and metastasis in mice.

The finding opens the door for physicians Read More »

June 10th, 2014|Announcements|

Cancer survivors share tales of hope at Festival of Life

In a festive atmosphere punctuated with song and laughter, more than 700 cancer survivors and family members gathered for the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital’s 24th annual Festival of Life on May 31.

Art Ulene, MD, a Norris Cancer Center Read More »

June 6th, 2014|Announcements|

Laura A. Mosqueda named chair of the Department of Family Medicine

Laura A. Mosqueda, MD, has been named chair of the Department of Family Medicine, professor of family medicine and geriatrics (clinical scholar) and associate dean of primary care at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, effective July 1.

Making the Read More »

June 5th, 2014|Announcements|

The Baxter Foundation supports innovative, young medical researchers at USC

In 1959, the Donald E. and Delia B. Baxter Foundation made its first grant of $6,000 to USC. Fifty-five years later, the foundation continues its tradition of supporting innovative medical research with $100,000 awards to two talented assistant professors: Justin Read More »

June 5th, 2014|Announcements|

Tracy Grikscheit explores frontiers of surgery, science and skiing

Tracy Grikscheit, MD, really has her priorities straight.

“It goes: surgery, science, skiing. That’s the order,” said Grikscheit, principal investigator with USC Stem Cell and The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, attending surgeon at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Read More »

June 5th, 2014|Announcements|

Norman Levan, former Keck School of Medicine of USC faculty member, 98

Norman Levan, MD, professor emeritus and a former chief of the Department of Dermatology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, died at his home in Bakersfield, CA., on May 25 at the age of 98.

Levan had a long Read More »

June 4th, 2014|Announcements|

Keck Medicine of USC – Pasadena employees walk for better health

According to First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative, adults should strive to be active for at least 30 minutes per day, at least five days a week for six out of eight weeks. Regular exercise has substantial benefits, including Read More »

June 3rd, 2014|Announcements|

USC Stem Cell researchers share a vision of the future

What do former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and singer Will.i.am have in common? They both attended this year’s Milken Institute Global Conference, where USC Stem Cell researchers offered an exciting glimpse into the future of regenerative medicine.

Held from April Read More »

June 3rd, 2014|Announcements|