Why I Choose USC: Anish Parekh, MD/MPH student

Policy decisions on health care challenges are made at local, state and even international levels.

By opting for a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, medical student Anish Parekh aims to develop the skills and experience to work with policymakers on one Read More »

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

New associate dean to address leadership, wellness

Kathleen Nelson, MD, clinical professor of pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has been appointed associate dean for leadership and wellness, according to Keck School Dean Laura Mosqueda, MD, professor of family medicine and geriatrics and May Read More »

August 6th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Patients cheer on as Justin Ichida targets ALS

Justin Ichida regularly gets emails from strangers asking an urgent question: Will your research on ALS be done in time to save my life?

“I don’t really know them, but they tell me their whole story,” said Ichida, PhD, Read More »

August 6th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC study shows role of enzyme in prostate cancer growth

A new USC School of Pharmacy study led by University Professor Jean Chen Shih offers new evidence that the monoamine oxidase-A enzyme (MAO-A) pathway could be an important target in treating prostate cancer.

Pioneering work previously conducted by Read More »

August 1st, 2018|Announcements|

USC works to increase diversity in physical therapy field

In some ways, Keairez Coleman is a pioneer, blazing what could become a well-worn trail between USC and a Southern university.

The visiting scholar from Xavier University of Louisiana, a historically black college in New Orleans, is working this summer at Read More »

August 1st, 2018|Announcements|