Scientists propose new approach to Alzheimer’s research to address environmental risks

Against a backdrop of disappointing Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial outcomes, two researchers are proposing a new approach for future study of the disease.

Caleb Finch, PhD, of the USC Leonard Davis School of Read More »

September 11th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC scientist and colleagues identify new species of giant flying reptile

A USC scientist and colleagues have identified a new species of giant flying reptile that once soared over what is now North America.

The creature is similar to the largest pterosaurs known, yet key characteristics gleaned from a cache of bones Read More »

September 10th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Kenji Inaba steps into new role as division chief of trauma, emergency surgery and surgical critical care

Department of Surgery Vice Chair Kenji Inaba, MD, professor of surgery (clinical scholar) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has been named chief of the division of trauma, emergency surgery and surgical critical care at Keck Medicine Read More »

September 10th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Tiny region of the brainstem has big effects on brain aging

A tiny bluish region deep in the brainstem has outsized impacts on how we learn and make memories in old age, according to a new study in Nature Human Behavior led by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin, Read More »

September 9th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Good Neighbors Campaign awards $1.4 million to community partners

USC’s Good Neighbors Campaign continued its tradition of local support by awarding $1.4 million to community partners and educational partnership groups.

“You are all making a difference,” said Carolina Castillo, campaign director for the Good Neighbors Campaign, to a room of Read More »

September 9th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|