How diabetes passes from mothers to children

Type 2 diabetes, once known as “adult onset diabetes” because it was virtually unknown in children, has bloomed with malice in kids as young as 10 years old. But the causes, researchers say, aren’t as simple as kids eating too many Read More »

September 26th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Institute wins millions for research on Alzheimer’s disease, brain mapping and more

In fiscal year 2017-2018, the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC received more than $30.5 million in active research funding. This summer, the institute added millions more in Read More »

September 26th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Students become masters at stem cell department retreat

Students and trainees took center stage at the annual retreat for the Keck School of Medicine of USC’s Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine. They presented their latest research to the 180 stem cell scientists who gathered at Read More »

September 26th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

CHLA participates in new cancer consortium announced at Biden Cancer Summit

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden, EdD, hosted the national Biden Cancer Summit on Sept. 21 to highlight the urgent need for creating transformative approaches to cancer prevention, research and treatment. One of the new Read More »

September 25th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Panel discussion on purpose-driven leadership features Keck School dean

Keck School of Medicine of USC Dean Laura Mosqueda, MD, recently participated in “The Impact Equation,” a panel discussion on driving progress and making a meaningful impact in today’s world. The event, which took place in downtown Los Angeles on Read More »

September 25th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|