Study: Flu-like symptoms in pregnant woman could affect baby

Babies born to mothers whose immune systems had to grapple with a viral assault — even a mild one — have increased risk of brain and central nervous system abnormalities, according to a new study.

A USC-led team of researchers examined Read More »

June 15th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

A gene called Prkci helps organize organisms and their organs

A gene called Prkci can point cells in the right direction, according to a new study in Developmental Biology.

In the study, USC Stem Cell researcher In Kyoung Mah from the laboratory of Francesca Mariani and colleagues demonstrated Prkci’s role in Read More »

June 13th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

University leaders honor former Keck School dean

Friends, colleagues and former students of Carmen A. Puliafito, MD, MBA, gathered for a reception in recognition of his leadership and accomplishments as the former dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Kind words and excited greetings were Read More »

June 10th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Strength of cancer survivors celebrated at Festival of Life

A bright, sunny morning provided a joyous backdrop for a celebration of resilience and tenacity at the 26th annual Festival of Life on the Health Sciences Campus.

Hosted by the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center on June 4, the event was Read More »

June 7th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

New Pediatric Dental Clinic at LAC+USC opens for underserved foster care children

It all started with a hidden population’s need: Many foster care children in Los Angeles County weren’t able to find dental care.

This spring, the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, in partnership with the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) and Read More »

June 7th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Cancer survival rates for 15- to 39-year-olds have not improved, study says

Historically 15- to 39-year-olds have been treated like an overlooked middle child whose parents are too busy lavishing cancer prevention and therapeutic attention on the youngest and oldest, but the Keck School of Medicine of USC is looking to change Read More »

June 7th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Meet the Faculty: Soma Sahai-Srivastava’s holy visit

Soma Sahai-Srivastava, MD, associate professor of neurology, is a board-certified headache specialist who advocates for an integrated approach to the management of headache disorders. But the medical director of the Neurology Clinics and director of the USC Headache Center also Read More »

June 6th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Baxter Foundation visits Health Sciences Campus

Directors of the Donald E. and Delia B. Baxter Foundation visited the USC Health Sciences Campus on May 9, to hear presentations from Keck School of Medicine of USC faculty and meet with participants in the Baxter Foundation Student Research Read More »

June 6th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Symposium examines state of Alzheimer’s disease research

Several of the world’s foremost neurology and neuroscience experts gathered recently to discuss the state of Alzheimer’s disease research at the third annual Zilkha Symposium on Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders.

Titled “Bench to Bedside and Beyond: Relating Discovery Research to Read More »

June 3rd, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC leads international plastic surgery simulation training for Operation Smile

Nearly two dozen doctors from around the world visited the Keck School of Medicine of USC recently to enhance their medical skills and learn new surgical techniques.

The group of physicians was part of a larger contingent of Operation Smile-credentialed surgical Read More »

June 3rd, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Gift to establish international symposium on elder abuse

Protecting the elderly is an issue close to Judith Tamkin’s heart.

The noted philanthropist has made it a top priority to tackle elder abuse, an increasingly important issue as America’s older adult population grows.

“I want to make sure others have a Read More »

June 3rd, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Next generation of stem cell scientists detail their research from head to toe

The Stem Cell and Developmental Biology Retreat was a total body experience — covering organ systems ranging from the brain to the skeleton, from the kidney to the heart.

Held May 20 in the Galen Center at University Park Campus, the Read More »

June 2nd, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine staff share ideas during ‘Innovation Challenge’

Keck Medicine of USC called for innovative ideas that would make an impact on resource utilization and efficiency of care for patients. More than 100 staff members responded.

The R3 initiative focuses on providing the right care, right resources and right Read More »

June 1st, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|