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|