Tiny fossils reveal backstory of the most mysterious amphibian alive

Researchers have determined that the fossils of an extinct species from the Triassic Period are the long-missing link that connects Kermit the Frog’s amphibian brethren to wormlike creatures with a backbone and two rows of sharp teeth.

Named Chinlestegophis jenkinsi, the Read More »

June 19th, 2017|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Cancer survivors celebrate health, hope at Festival of Life

Hundreds of cancer survivors, caregivers, friends and family members gathered June 3 for the 27th Annual Festival of Life, a yearly celebration of health and hope at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and held on the Health Sciences Campus.

The Read More »

June 16th, 2017|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Science without borders is needed to solve the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease

Sixteen of the world’s top Alzheimer’s disease researchers shared their unpublished research at a symposium designed to fast track prevention, treatment and a cure for the debilitating disease that affects 1 in 3 seniors.

Rohit Varma, MD, MPH, dean of the Read More »

June 16th, 2017|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Chief strategy officer speaks at Women in Business luncheon

On May 18, Pasadena Magazine partnered with Keck Medicine of USC and BMW of Monrovia to host the biannual “Women in Business Luncheon.”

Shawn Sheffield, MBA, MHSA, chief strategy officer of Keck Medicine, opened the luncheon and welcomed guests including best-selling author Read More »

June 16th, 2017|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Author discusses injury, recovery in speaker series

Author Samantha Dunn sat down with Sunita Puri, MD, assistant professor of clinical medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and medical director for palliative care at Keck Medical Center of USC, to discuss Dunn’s memoir Not by Read More »

June 16th, 2017|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|