Keck School of Medicine of USC dean and professor named AAAS Fellows

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has honored Carolyn Meltzer, MD, dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC, and Richard M. Watanabe, PhD, professor of population Read More »

January 31st, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Physical therapy research probes shoulder tendon issues

The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research has bestowed a grant to Lori Michener, PhD, PT, ATC, SCS, for her upcoming study, Biomarkers of Tendon Recovery for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy.

Currently it’s challenging to get meaningful Read More »

January 30th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Lack of blood pressure awareness lessens patient intentions to seek care

Almost two-thirds of adults do not know the upper thresholds for healthy blood pressure, according to a new study co-led by the Behavioral Sciences program at USC’s Leonard D. Schaeffer Center For Health Policy Read More »

January 27th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

New USC/CHLA cGMP Lab opens to accelerate next-generation cell therapy

A new laboratory designed to advance early-stage research into lifesaving, commercially viable therapies was celebrated on the USC Health Sciences Campus Tuesday night.

Housed at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, the USC/CHLA cGMP Laboratory will manufacture cell and gene therapies Read More »

January 26th, 2023|featured, Keck Net Intranet|

Occupational therapy via telehealth presents challenges for children with autism

The effectiveness of telehealth for children on the spectrum relies on a strong clinician and patient relationship, but it hinges on family involvement and the clinic’s infrastructure. Due to an increased need for teleheath due to COVID-19, researchers from Read More »

January 24th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|