Mohamed Abou-el-Enein named executive director of USC/CHLA Cell Therapy Program

Mohamed Abou-el-Enein, MD, PhD, MSPH, has joined the Keck School of Medicine of USC as the inaugural Executive Director of the Joint USC/CHLA Cell Therapy Program. He began his post Jan. 4.

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February 10th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC research coalition uses computer models to advance benefits of ‘bionic eye’

The Argus II retinal prosthesis — often referred to as the world’s first “bionic eye” —revolutionized the treatment of blindness. Throughout the past decade, this artificial retina, developed by Mark Read More »

February 10th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Scientist Ya-Wen Chen receives American Lung Association grant to advance stem cell-based lung therapies

USC Stem Cell scientist Ya-Wen Chen hopes to pioneer a new approach to regenerating damaged lung tissue, with support from a Catalyst Grant from the American Lung Association (ALA). The award provides $50,000 Read More »

February 10th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Experts offer insight into heart, COVID-19 connection

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. During February, American Heart Month, Keck Medicine of USC experts discuss how the pandemic has affected people with heart disease and what Read More »

February 9th, 2021|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Taking on vaccine hesitancy among people of color

When it comes to getting a COVID-19 jab, Los Angeles resident Bobbye Gooden is more worried about long lines at the clinic than the vaccine itself.

“I’m 70 years old, so I don’t want to Read More »

February 9th, 2021|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|