Scientists help paralyzed patient feel sensations again

For the first time, scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and Caltech have induced natural sensations in the arm of a paralyzed man by stimulating a certain region of the brain with a tiny Read More »

April 11th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Pharmacy poster symposium creates scholarly research opportunities

A day two years in the making, the USC School of Pharmacy’s inaugural Scholarly Project Symposium gave third-year pharmacy students the unique opportunity to present original research projects to an audience of alumni, faculty and staff.

The all-day symposium on March Read More »

April 11th, 2018|Announcements|

Physiology department rises in national rankings of research funding

When Berislav Zlokovic, MD, PhD, returned to USC in 2011 after several years at the University of Rochester, a top goal of his was to boost physiology research funding from the National Institutes of Health, or Read More »

April 11th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

What’s the best diet plan? USC doctors evaluate 4 popular trends

Thinking of trying that trendy diet your friends raved about on Instagram? Before you’re ready to declare the latest celebrity fad the best diet plan, check the science first. While many diets promise quick weight loss, they often have a Read More »

April 11th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Mosqueda urges purpose, engagement at Older Adult Summit

In the battle to change the public’s perception of aging, Laura Mosqueda, MD, is a strong advocate for toppling some common myths about aging: that older adults are frail, sickly and withdrawn.

“Ageism is really pervasive in our society but when Read More »

April 10th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|