Keck School of Medicine of USC launches annual report

The annual report published by the Keck School of Medicine of USC for 2021-2022 is now live online. The report details significant developments within the school during this time and highlights nationally recognized accomplishments in research by faculty, staff and Read More »

October 28th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC launches study on the link between diabetes and dementia among Latino adults

Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have launched a study to help determine why Latinos are more likely to develop diabetes, followed by dementia. By focusing the study on this underserved population, the scientists Read More »

October 28th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine of USC announces first chief quality officer

Tom Bates, MBA, RN, will serve as the first chief quality officer for Keck Medicine of USC, a newly created role within the organization.

Bates, who joined Keck Medicine in 2009, now serves as the executive administrator for Quality, Patient Safety Read More »

October 26th, 2022|featured, Keck Net Intranet|

USC AMCP takes Second Place in National Chapter of the Year

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) USC student chapter received second place in the 2021-2022 AMCP Chapter of the Year Award at AMCP Nexus 2022 in National Harbor, Maryland, where over 2,500 pharmacy leaders came together Read More »

October 25th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Air pollution, stress increase rates of low birth weight in Los Angeles’ Latino babies

A mother’s exposure to air pollution can often take a toll on fetal growth, but a new, multidisciplinary Keck School of Medicine of USC study shows that stress exacerbates the risk by a substantial degree. The findings were published in Read More »

October 25th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

In memoriam: Selim Zilkha, co-founder of the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute

Selim Zilkha, whose funding and vision played an indispensible role in developing and launching the Zilkha Neurigenetic Institute, died in September at the age of 95 from natural causes.

Zilkha had already established a reputation as a generous Read More »

October 24th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Norris shares grant with Chinatown Service Center

The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is joining forces with the Chinatown Service Center to improve access to life-saving cervical cancer screenings, referrals and treatment for Chinese and Latina women in Central Los Angeles. This first-of-its-kind partnership Read More »

October 23rd, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Physical therapy behind bars

When deciding on where to practice as a physical therapist, Wendy Johnson, DPT, chose the California Institute for Women in Corona, CA, one of two penitentiaries for women in the state.

Johnson works at the 940-inmate facility as the lone physical Read More »

October 21st, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine leaders discuss progress, goals for enterprise

On October 14, employees and leadership from across the Keck Medicine of USC enterprise descended upon Mayer Auditorium on the USC Health Sciences Campus. For many individuals gathered on this overcast day, it was the first time they had seen Read More »

October 19th, 2022|featured, Keck Net Intranet|

Science saved his life at 21, and now this Trojan is on a mission

When Tianli “Sheldon” Ding, MS, was an undergraduate in college, he was diagnosed with leukemia due to cancerous stem cells in his blood. His recovery journey only made him more determined to study stem cells and to use the science Read More »

October 18th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Friendship and philanthropy connect surgical resident alumni through the decades

Over 50 years ago, Robert Harris, MD, received a special scholarship for medical residents who had lost their fathers at a young age. This scholarship would allow him to pursue his surgical residency at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Read More »

October 17th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Get to know Keck Medicine’s Gender-Affirming Care Program

Transgender and non-binary patients often face mistreatment or marginalization when seeking health care.

In fact, a 2021 study from the Center for American Progress showed that 1 in 3 transgender patients said they have had to teach their Read More »

October 17th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine mental health scholar speaks at White House forum

Last May, Carla Ibarra, MPH candidate at the Department of Population Sciences and Public Health, joined a cohort of 29 other students from across the nation for the first White House Mental Health Youth Read More »

October 17th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Quitting smoking after cancer diagnosis helps to mitigate pain

A new study out of Japan found that those who continued to smoke after a cancer diagnosis experienced significantly more pain. The data showed that 37% percent of them required strong opioids, compared to 24% of those who had quit Read More »

October 17th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Stevens INI receives major equipment award

To further increase computational power in neuroimaging-based research, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the Keck School of Medicine of USC’s Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) with $2 million to Read More »

October 14th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC CVI physicians perform first surgery with USC Arcadia Hospital

On Sept. 6, cardiac surgeons from USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute (USC CVI) performed the first collaborative surgery between Keck Medicine of USC and USC Arcadia Hospital (USC-AH) personnel since the hospital’s new affiliation.

“Our longstanding aim has been to bring Read More »

October 13th, 2022|featured, Keck Net Intranet|

Groundbreaking USC Stem Cell scientists receive NIH Director’s Awards

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s Awards has granted USC Stem Cell scientists Justin Ichida, PhD, and Zhongwei Li, PhD, with substantial funding to pursue their high-risk, high-reward ideas for treating ALS Read More »

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

Researchers rise to the challenge of improving diversity in clinical trials

Racial and ethnic minority groups make up about 39% of the U.S. population, but these groups represent just 2% to 16% of patients in trials, according to a recent report in the Harvard Business Review. The clinical trial workforce is Read More »

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

New undergraduate program helps students overcome barriers to stem cell careers

To promote inclusive excellence in science, USC will be offering a new program for undergraduates from historically underrepresented backgrounds who wish to pursue careers in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.

Known as USC COMPASS (Creating Opportunities through Mentorship and Partnership Read More »

October 10th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

A beloved mentor in pediatric physical therapy receives national recognition

Stacey Dusing, PhD, PT, Sykes family chair in pediatric physical therapy and pediatric health and development at the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, received the Mentorship Award from the American Read More »

October 10th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|