Neurosurgeon, patient take ‘iron anniversary’ to new distances

Kathy Nguyen, 47, broke into tears of joy as she crossed the finish line of the grueling Arizona Ironman on Nov. 21, with a personal best time of just under 14 hours. Her former doctor, Keck Medicine of USC neurosurgeon Read More »

November 30th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck School researchers hit FDA clearance milestone for CT software

Just last year, Danny JJ Wang, PhD, director of imaging technology innovation at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (USC INI) and his team at the start-up company Hura Read More »

November 30th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Vaping – not prior smoking – is associated with changes in gene regulation linked to disease

Since they hit the market, e-cigarettes have been touted as a safe alternative to tobacco cigarettes for adult smokers. When research began to suggest otherwise, many questioned whether smoking was still to blame for adverse effects, since most vapers are Read More »

November 29th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Work-from-home survey reveals pandemic’s impacts upon employees’ physical and mental health, productivity and daily routines

In the spring of 2020, USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy associate professor Shawn Roll and his research collaborators from across USC were two years into developing the next generation of intelligent workstations that can Read More »

November 29th, 2021|Announcements|

Good Neighbors Campaign grantee returns home to fight diabetes in Lincoln Heights neighborhood

When Cristina Carlos embarked on opening New Familia Health Support Services in L.A.’s Lincoln Heights neighborhood, she looked to fill the void in prenatal and post-partum care for women, particularly those in traditionally underserved communities.

She also set out to Read More »

November 24th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|