New medical students initiate career at White Coat Ceremony

The 186 first-year medical students from the Keck School of Medicine of USC’s Class of 2022 walked out into warm sunshine, ready to engage in a tradition that would signify the beginning of their lives as medical professionals. At a Read More »

August 13th, 2018|Announcements, Back to School, Keck Net Intranet|

Professor eyes ancient Chinese remedy for potential Alzheimer’s treatment

Having shown the power of an ancient Chinese hangover remedy, Jing Liang, MD, PhD, research professor of clinical pharmacy at the USC School of Pharmacy, is now determined to unlock the mysteries of its effectiveness. The answers she finds Read More »

August 8th, 2018|Announcements|

Neurologist welcomed as lectureship recipient

On July 30-31, the division of neurocritical care and stroke at Keck Medicine of USC hosted renowned neurologist, Karen Furie, MD, MPH, neurologist-in-chief at Rhode Island Hospital, the Miriam Hospital and Bradley Hospital, and chair of neurology at The Warren Read More »

August 8th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

How artificial intelligence can help us eat better

Do you have that friend you go out with to indulge on all the scrumptious (and unhealthy) delicacies L.A. has to offer? Or how about that other friend who eats organic and always makes you feel like an unhealthy chicken Read More »

August 8th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

A smarter device to treat pediatric hydrocephalus and ease parents’ worry

USC researchers have invented a device that could significantly improve care for people with hydrocephalus, a chronic condition that causes excessive fluid in the brain.

One in every 500 children is born with pediatric hydrocephalus. In these children, the pressure from Read More »

August 7th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|