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Monday, July 12, 2021
The sensory cells in the inner ear and the touch receptors in the skin actually have a lot in common, according to a new study from the USC Stem Cell laboratory of Neil Segil published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences (PNAS). To continue reading this story, click here.... Read More »
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Friday, July 9, 2021
For Monica Caris and Riley McGuire, a leadership capstone in occupational therapy extended beyond academia. The two master’s students at the USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy wanted to make a difference in their local community by promoting education and awareness about a topic that’s personal to... Read More »
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Thursday, July 8, 2021
A USC study comparing Medicare Part D prescription drug prices with those paid by Costco members finds that the federal government overpaid on roughly half of the most common generic medicines in 2018. The findings suggest that policymakers should take a closer look at the practices of intermediaries who effectively... Read More »
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Ishwar K. Puri, an internationally known scientist and engineer whose research has explored fire safety, nanotechnology and 3D cell printing, has been named USC’s new vice president for research, President Carol L. Folt and Provost Charles Zukoski announced July 6. Puri joins USC after three decades as a scientist, engineer... Read More »
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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
After 50 years of distinguished service to the University, Fred Weissman, PharmD, JD, retired at the end of June. As professor of clinical pharmacy at the USC School of Pharmacy, he has made countless contributions to the school, the university and the pharmacy profession. To continue reading this story, click... Read More »
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Megan McCain has always liked using her hands to create things, ranging from art projects to human heart cells that grow on silicon chips. “I’ve always loved building things and doing crafts, which drew me to engineering,” said McCain, who was recently awarded tenure as an Associate Professor and the Chonette... Read More »
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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
After more than 40 years of distinguished service to the University, Melvin Baron, PharmD, MPA, professor of clinical pharmacy at the USC School of Pharmacy, has retired at the end of June. Baron has made significant contributions to the profession of pharmacy, and as an educator he has inspired and... Read More »
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Friday, July 2, 2021
It seems like it was a given that Ali Sahimi would pursue a degree in health sciences at USC. His mother is a physician who works at the H. Claude Hudson Comprehensive Health Center in Los Angeles. His father is a professor of chemical engineering and materials science who holds... Read More »
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Thursday, July 1, 2021
In a continued commitment to meet the needs of its health care workers, Keck Medicine of USC announces the expansion of its employee wellness Care for the Caregiver program. The program was launched in March 2020 to ease the stress experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and offered comprehensive services that included mental health... Read More »
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Thursday, July 1, 2021
With advances in medical science driving progress against childhood brain tumors, today three out of four young patients survive at least five years beyond diagnosis. However, the outcomes look grim when malignant cells spread, or metastasize. Such is the case with medulloblastoma, a type of brain cancer that arises in... Read More »
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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Steven Shapiro, MD, will serve as interim dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC beginning July 1, USC President Carol L. Folt, PhD, announced in a memo. Shapiro currently serves as USC’s senior vice president for health affairs, and will assume this additional leadership role during the national... Read More »