Keck School professors develop key study guide for medical exams
Morning Medicine Report: Beyond the Pearls, by Raj Dasgupta and R. Michelle Koolaee
Raj Dasgupta, MD, assistant professor of clinical … Read More »
Health Sciences Campus celebrates naming gift of USC Roski Eye Institute
Keck School of Medicine of USC faculty, staff and supporters gathered to honor the vision of two noted philanthropists recently as university leaders celebrated the $25 million gift from USC Trustee Edward Roski and his wife Gayle to name the … Read More »
Schedule of events for 2016 National Hospital Week, May 8-14
Events will be held to honor National Hospital Week for employees of Keck Medical Center of USC. Check the Daily Huddle sheets for more information or other events not listed here.
May 9
7:30-9 a.m. Annual Years of Service Breakfast, invitation only, … Read More »
Schedule of events for 2016 National Nurses Week, May 6-12
Events will be held to honor National Nurses Week, May 6-12, at Keck Hospital and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Check the Daily Huddle sheets for more information or other events not listed here.
Keck Medical Center
May 6
2:30 p.m. Nursing … Read More »
In Memoriam: John K. Niparko, 61
John K. Niparko, MD, Tiber Alpert professor and chair of the USC Rick and Tina Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, died April 25. He was 61.
“Dr. Niparko was a transformative … Read More »
Commencement 2016: Health Sciences ceremony information
Here is a list of times, locations and speakers for the satellite commencement ceremonies and receptions on May 13 and 14.
Friday, May 13
Physician Assistant Program
10:45 a.m. at Allan Hancock Foundation Building, southwest lawn, University Park Campus. A reception will follow … Read More »
Mother’s hepatitis B supports chronic infection in children, study finds
Chronic hepatitis B infection, a lifetime disease with no effective cure, could one day be cleared from a person’s system with a series of shots, according to a new USC study.
Most healthy adults infected with HBV will develop protective immunity, … Read More »
Molecular Imaging Center director recognized for scientific contributions
Peter Conti, MD, PhD, was recognized by the Western Region Society of Nuclear Medicine (WRSNM) recently with the presentation of its Distinguished Scientist Award, given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the Clinical Science of Nuclear … Read More »
Study: Early use of postmenopausal hormone therapy may prevent heart disease
A study conducted by the Atherosclerosis Research Unit at Keck School of Medicine suggests that hormone therapy, when taken within six years of menopause, may slow the buildup of plaque in the arteries.
This is the first study to directly examine … Read More »
HSC Construction Intranet page goes live
A new page on the Keck Medicine of USC Intranet portal provides faculty and staff with regular updates from the series of construction projects currently happening across the Health Sciences Campus.
The HSC Construction page will include timeline information on projects, … Read More »
USC announces six honorary degree recipients for 2016 commencement
USC will recognize six honorary degree candidates for their contributions to the community as civic, academic and arts leaders as part of USC’s 133rd commencement ceremony at the University Park Campus on May 13.
The recipients are two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker … Read More »