NIH program building broad-scale, diverse health database publishes most comprehensive genomic dataset to date

The All of Us Research Program is a nationwide effort to build one of the most diverse health databases for research in the world by gathering health information from a million or more people living in the United Read More »

April 12th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

How health care can go green

The medical community substantially contributes to climate change, a global threat with numerous, widespread detriments to health. In the United States alone, the health care industry accounts for 8-10% of all greenhouse gas emissions.

“The contribution to emissions is huge,” said Read More »

April 11th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Students launch National Hispanic Pharmacist Association chapter for peers

Students at the USC School of Pharmacy have launched the National Hispanic Pharmacist Association (NHPA) student chapter under the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF). The new USC NHPA chapter was created in partnership with USC’s affinity group Latinx Read More »

April 11th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Young man with prosthetic leg finds new hope through innovative new surgery

Three years ago, Robert Johnson had his right leg amputated above the knee due to bone cancer. He was fitted with a prosthetic leg that connected to his residual limb with a cuplike shell or “socket,” traditionally the only type Read More »

April 6th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Newborn cells in the epileptic brain provide a potential target for treatment

Over the years, everyone loses a few brain cells. A study led by scientists from USC Stem Cell and the USC Neurorestoration Center presents evidence that adults can replenish at least some of what they’ve lost by generating new Read More »

April 5th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|