Promising new bipolar disorder study reveals structural brain changes over time

When it comes to mental health specifically, society at large still tends to disembody afflictions of the brain. Common phrasing such as “it’s all in your head” suggests a false separation between mind and body – between the structure of Read More »

December 13th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Study: Bio-implant could stop arthritis before it starts

More than a million Americans undergo knee and hip replacements each year. It’s a last resort treatment for pain and mobility issues associated with osteoarthritis, a progressive disease caused by degeneration of the protective layer of cartilage that stops our Read More »

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

What is the exposome? 3 reasons why USC scientists care about this new field of research

Leading experts in the fields of data science, environmental epidemiology and translational research recently held a workshop to discuss the future direction of a relatively new area of research known as the exposome.

The concept of the exposome was first introduced Read More »

December 9th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck School physician assistant program marks 2021 white coat ceremony

On December 5, the Primary Care Physician Assistant Class of 2023 held their White Coat Ceremony. Different from medical students, the PA Program coats students between their didactic and clinical phases to signal the transition from the classroom into the Read More »

December 9th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Street Medicine team launches pilot program as part of DPS Community Advisory Board implementation efforts

The USC Street Medicine program has launched a pilot project with the USC Department of Public Safety to be the “first responders” delivering care to the unhoused population around the University Park Campus.

The partnership will be a template Read More »

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