Alzheimer’s Association awards professor with Zenith Fellows research grant

Paul M. Thompson, PhD, professor of ophthalmology, neurology, psychiatry and the behavioral sciences, radiology and engineering at the Keck School of Medicine, has received a Zenith Fellows research grant from the Alzheimer’s Association, one of the Read More »

November 25th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Institute launches new era of data sharing with support from the Alzheimer’s Association

This fall, the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (INI) received a $2 million competitive renewal from the Alzheimer’s Association to continue expanding its pioneering data-sharing platform, the Global Alzheimer’s Association Interactive Network (GAAIN).

Launched in 2014, GAAIN Read More »

November 22nd, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

The Rose Court pays a special visit

As part of an annual tradition, the 2019 Tournament of Roses Royal Court visited USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center on Nov. 19.

The Royal Court that visited patients, staff and faculty included Rose Queen Camille Kennedy and Princesses Cole Fox, Emilie Read More »

November 21st, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine of USC launches the USC Epilepsy Care Consortium

More than 427,000 people in California live with epilepsy, more than any other state. However, not all receive adequate treatment for the disease, including those with limited resources residing in rural areas.

To help Californians receive the highest level of care Read More »

November 21st, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Papadopoulos elected to a fellowship for his research efforts

USC School of Pharmacy leader Vassilios Papadopoulos has been elected to a fellowship by the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) for his steroid hormone research, which has major applications in aging, cancer, endocrine and reproductive disorders, and in neurological Read More »

November 20th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Experts shine light on the myths of sunburn and skin cancer among Hispanics

In Southern California’s sizzling heat and searing sunshine, many people reach for a wide-brimmed hat and spread on sunscreen before braving the outdoors.

But researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC are concerned that many Hispanics, who represent nearly Read More »

November 20th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

The Hastings Foundation Board of Directors visit the Health Sciences Campus

The Hastings Foundation Board of Directors recently met on the Health Sciences Campus, joined by Laura Mosqueda, MD, MD, FAAFP, AGSF, Dean, Keck School of Medicine of USC, Jae U. Jung, PhD, Distinguished Professor and Chair, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Read More »

November 19th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Grant to fund researchers studying the impact of vaping on young people

Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers have been awarded a five-year, $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the risk factors and consequences of vaping nicotine and cannabis among youth and young adults.

The grant will Read More »

November 19th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Ebony Flowers named Choi Family Postdoctoral Fellow at USC Stem Cell

For Ebony Flowers, a postdoctoral fellow in the USC Stem Cell laboratory of Min Yu, practicing science is ultimately about helping patients.

“The fact that Min Yu’s Lab is looking at actual human samples from breast cancer Read More »

November 18th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

A new study proves the economic benefit of treating a common eye condition

Researchers at the University of Southern California have developed an economic model to quantify the benefits of treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD), the leading cause of blindness in western countries. Their work signals a step forward in the Read More »

November 14th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

At the heart of regeneration: Scientists reveal a new frontier in cardiac research

One of the reasons coronary heart disease is so deadly is that fluid build-up and scarring can develop in the heart tissue. This prevents the heart from contracting properly, impacting its ability to supply the body with fresh blood. If Read More »

November 13th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Perspective: Creating a culture of research

Vaughn Starnes, MD, is Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery, and the H. Russell Smith Foundation Chair for Cardiovascular Thoracic Research at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He is surgeon-in-chief at USC Norris Cancer and Read More »

November 13th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Massry Prize lectures highlight how cutting-edge science turns into new treatments

The Meira and Shaul G. Massry Prize, which started in 1996, recognizes outstanding contributions in biomedical science. The 2019 prize has been awarded to Stanley T. Crooke, MD, PhD, of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, and Ryszard Kole, PhD, emeritus professor from the Read More »

November 12th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Family medicine locations provide comprehensive care across generations

When it comes to keeping patients of all ages healthy and happy, the family medicine team at Keck Medicine of USC strives to provide the very best in intergenerational care.

According to Jehni Robinson, MD, chair of Read More »

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

Keck Hospital nationally recognized with an ‘A’ hospital safety grade

Keck Hospital of USC earned an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, during the Fall 2019 release of the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. This rating places Keck Hospital among the safest hospitals in the Read More »

November 7th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Norris physicians, administrators join patients on field for annual cancer awareness football game

The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center once again partnered with USC Athletics on Nov. 2 for the annual Cancer Awareness football game. A team of physicians, administrators and patients took the field during halftime of the game against the University Read More »

November 6th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Pharmacy, dentistry researchers cited in Reuters ranking of innovative universities

Reuters has ranked the University of Southern California (USC) No. 8 on its 2019 list of the Most Innovative Universities in the World. The annual list identifies and ranks educational institutions doing the most to advance Read More »

November 5th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Teen vapers choose mint as their favorite e-cigarette flavor

A new USC study shows that mint was the most popular flavor of e-cigarettes used by U.S. teens in 2019, a finding that could impact proposed federal regulations intended to rein in soaring e-cig use among youth.

The research, which appeared Read More »

November 5th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Stem cell scientists reveal key differences in male, female kidney

USC researchers have completed a detailed deconstruction of the kidney, revealing for the first time an intimate portrait of gender differences and more in the organ.

The findings could benefit 37 million Americans suffering from kidney disease by helping to distinguish Read More »

November 4th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC-VHH promotes wellness with free community health fair

On Oct. 26, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH), in conjunction with the YMCA of the Foothills, hosted its free annual health fair for the community in the hospital’s lower parking lot. The yearly event is one of the hospital’s largest Read More »

November 4th, 2019|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|