Genetic blueprint for cartilage production is developed

Cartilage does a lot more than determine the shapes of people’s ears and noses. It also enables people to breathe and to form healthy bones. In a study published in Cell Reports, USC Stem Cell researcher Xinjun He and University Read More »

July 13th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Alzheimer’s researcher awarded prestigious radiology grants

A Keck Medicine of USC neuroradiologist has been awarded four grants that will pave the way for new research into the underlying causes of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Kevin S. King, MD, assistant professor of clinical radiology Read More »

July 13th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Varma is guest of honor at Pacific conference

USC Eye Institute Director Rohit Varma, MD, MPH, was the guest of honor and featured speaker recently at the Pacific Coast Oto-Ophthalmological Society Meeting in Hawaii.

The conference, now in its 99th year, draws top otolaryngology and ophthalmology physicians and scientists Read More »

July 13th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Glen Stimmel named interim dean of USC School of Pharmacy

Glen Stimmel, a national leader in clinical pharmacy practice and a USC faculty member since 1974, is the new interim dean of the USC School of Pharmacy, effective July 1.

“I’m looking forward to working with the excellent faculty, staff, students, Read More »

July 10th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Puliafito honored for contributions to physician training and patient care

Keck School of Medicine of USC Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, MD, MBA, has received an award honoring his contributions to medicine from National Medical Fellowships (NMF), an organization founded in 1946 that provides scholarships to underrepresented minority students in medicine Read More »

July 10th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|