A Title IX trailblazer: How Dean Carolyn Meltzer, MD, conquered imposter syndrome

Title IX — the landmark legislation that prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal funding — was signed into law on June 23, 1972. In recognition of this anniversary, the University of California is presenting Read More »

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

USC Mann’s 116th commencement honors a new generation of pharmacists

Only weeks after international, national and local agencies officially declared the end of the COVID-19 pandemic as a health emergency, the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences’ Class of 2023 celebrated their commencement Read More »

May 23rd, 2023|Announcements, Commencement 2023|

Biosimilar drugs underutilized due to commercial insurance restrictions

Biosimilars provide the same therapeutic benefits at much less cost than biologic medications, but a first-of-its-kind survey led by USC Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics shows that commercial insurers either exclude or limit Read More »

May 22nd, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Commencement speakers address the need for fearlessness and compassion in health care

On Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13,  the Keck School of Medicine of USC’s graduating students — surrounded by faculty, family and friends — gathered to celebrate the completion of a vital phase in their health care careers.

The momentous Read More »

May 17th, 2023|Announcements, Commencement 2023, featured, Keck Net Intranet|

Air pollution particles trigger cellular defense mechanisms

New research from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has revealed a biological process that may be the link air pollution and lung disease, which would provide new insights on better ways to treat or prevent diseases Read More »

May 16th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|