Costco beats Medicare in generic drug savings nearly 50% of the time

A USC study comparing Medicare Part D prescription drug prices with those paid by Costco members finds that the federal government overpaid on roughly half of the most common generic medicines in 2018.

The findings suggest that policymakers should take a Read More »

July 8th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Ishwar K. Puri named USC vice president for research

Ishwar K. Puri, an internationally known scientist and engineer whose research has explored fire safety, nanotechnology and 3D cell printing, has been named USC’s new vice president for research, President Carol L. Folt and Provost Charles Zukoski announced July 6.

Puri Read More »

July 7th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Pharmacy law expert, former associate dean Fred Weissman retires

After 50 years of distinguished service to the University, Fred Weissman, PharmD, JD, retired at the end of June. As professor of clinical pharmacy at the USC School of Pharmacy, he has made countless contributions to the school, the university Read More »

July 7th, 2021|Announcements|

Professor Megan McCain crafts an approach to tissue engineering

Megan McCain has always liked using her hands to create things, ranging from art projects to human heart cells that grow on silicon chips.

“I’ve always loved building things and doing crafts, which drew me to engineering,” said McCain, Read More »

July 6th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Pharmacy professor Melvin Baron retires after a remarkable 60+ year career

After more than 40 years of distinguished service to the University, Melvin Baron, PharmD, MPA, professor of clinical pharmacy at the USC School of Pharmacy, has retired at the end of June. Baron has made significant contributions to the profession Read More »

July 6th, 2021|Announcements|