Elizabeth Graddy presents Mikel Snow with the USC Associates Award for Excellence in Teaching during the Academic Honors Convocation, held April 17 at Town and Gown on the University Park Campus. (Photo/Steve … Read More »
Thomas A. Buchanan, MD, is professor of medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and physiology and biophysics; vice dean for research; and chief of the division of endocrinology and diabetes in the Department of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine at … Read More »
April Banayan
If you’ve been to a coffee shop near the USC campuses, chances are you might have been getting your caffeine fix while one of the Keck School’s undergraduate commencement speakers … Read More »
Mauricio “Jimmy” Franco is fulfilling his dream of going to medical school in the fall of 2017, just one more testament to the power that perseverance has had in his life.
A queer activist, the brother of three strong “mujeres” — … Read More »
Pratik Doshi
Pratik Doshi is driven by two aims: the pursuit of learning, and applying that learning to help people. A progressive degree student who is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in … Read More »
William Chakar
Master of Science in Global Medicine graduate William Chakar takes addressing health care needs personally. This Southern California native became deeply interested in health care and health advocacy while witnessing … Read More »
It was in a bustling emergency room in Chile that Lauren Mills learned one of her most valuable lessons in medical school: No matter the location, doctors speak the same language when it comes to saving lives. Mills, who is … Read More »
More than 60,000 people flocked to USC’s University Park Campus on May 12 to celebrate the university’s 134th commencement. The Trojan Family sent out 17,144 new graduates into the world, with the newly minted graduates representing more than 115 countries … Read More »
Nicole Glennon
Nicole Glennon is a student dedicated to her Trojan family. She knew she was home from her first interview for admission, to completing a medical mission with her peers, to … Read More »
Lina Shahinyan
Obstacles in life often act as deterrents to achieving one’s dreams. Lina Shahinyan, having immigrated to the United States at a very pivotal moment in her life, did not allow … Read More »
Charles Akiona
Regardless of differences in race, ethnicity, and gender, all have the right to health. However, distinct populations in America and around the world are suffering from the effects of health … Read More »
New York City at the end of winter may not be the ideal spring break location for most students, but it was one of three highly sought-after destinations for students from the Master of Science in Global Medicine program. Traveling … Read More »
The Butch Walts and Donald Skinner Urologic Cancer Research Foundation, which has supported cutting-edge research in the urologic cancer program of the USC Institute of Urology and USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center for more than three decades, has been dissolved, … Read More »
Brian Cohn and Deanna Lam worked on an app inspired by their teammate Serha Ulkumen, who is undergoing chemotherapy. (Photo/Mike Glier)
Serhan Ulkumen was contributing to a first-time USC event on cancer, … Read More »
Los Angeles Police Capt. Ruby Flores holds Adan Gaytan, 2, hand as he participates in a fun run during the USC civic engagement health fair, Saturday, April 8, 2017. (Photo by Gus … Read More »
Katherine Keck discusses her photographs during a reception for her artwork, held April 6 at Keck Hospital. (Photo/Steve Cohn)
A reception held at Keck Hospital of USC in early April celebrated original art … Read More »
Prior to committing himself full time to research, Leonardo Morsut played professional volleyball.
For Leonardo Morsut, PhD, the word “set” refers to a collection of scientific data. “Set” is also the prelude … Read More »
Accelerated healing isn’t just for superheroes. A new study in Cell Reports suggests a way that mere mortals can potentially speed their recovery from a wide variety of injuries.
“Our research shows that by priming the body before an injury, you … Read More »
From left, Raymond Hah, Frank Acosta and John Liu are seen during the 2017 USC Spine Symposium, held April 8 at the Ritz Carlton in Marina del Rey.
More than 170 physicians … Read More »
Students from the Keck School of Medicine of USC enjoyed Southern California favorites during the Keck School’s annual Student Appreciation Luncheon, held March 29 on the Broad Lawn. Students could choose from an array of food choices, including tacos, In-N-Out … Read More »