Eric L. Chang, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has been selected along with 16 other distinguished members to receive the Fellows designation by the American Society for … Read More »
USC researchers have developed a mathematical model to forecast metastatic breast cancer survival rates using techniques usually reserved for weather prediction, financial forecasting and surfing the Web.
For decades, medical schools have taught doctors that the best way to treat cancer … Read More »
The USC Institute of Urology has launched a multidisciplinary approach to prostate cancer treatment known as the Comprehensive Consult, a one-stop visit for those who need prostate cancer treatment.
The approach brings together world-class surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and cancer … Read More »
The 2016 Tournament of Roses Royal Court was at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center on Dec. 1.
The Royal Court that visited patients, staff and faculty included queen Erika Winter and princesses Donaly Marquez, Rachelle Liu, Natalie Hernandez-Barber, Sarah Shaklan, Bryce … Read More »
A new signalized intersection at Soto and Norfolk streets is now open, easing traffic and providing an additional entrance to the Health Sciences Campus.
The completed intersection signals another milestone in the HSC Beautification Project — a multiyear construction initiative that … Read More »
In October, Keck Medicine of USC sent out its first Pulse Survey to give employees an opportunity to provide anonymous feedback regarding their satisfaction with the organization, how well values are being upheld and to gauge awareness of key initiatives. … Read More »
Keck Medicine of USC is launching a new campaign that further evolves the meaning of the organization’s tagline, Beyond Exceptional Medicine.
Created to express the brand voice, The Keck Effect showcases the positive outcomes for both health care consumers and referring … Read More »
The Primary Care Physician Assistant Program at Keck Medicine of USC has won a prestigious award from the national Physician Assistant Education Association.
The Excellence Through Diversity Award was presented Nov. 13 during the organization’s Education Forum held … Read More »
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society recently presented its Volunteer Hall of Fame: Health Professionals Award to Lilyana Amezcua, MD, MS, assistant professor of neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and fellowship director of the USC MS Comprehensive … Read More »
Berislav Zlokovic, MD, PhD, director of the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute and professor and chair of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Europe (Academia Europaea), the premier academic body of the … Read More »
The successful pancreas-kidney transplant that Eidalia Marquez Vazquez had a few years ago at Keck Medicine of USC meant that she no longer needed to constantly monitor and administer insulin as a Type 1 diabetic. But there was another wish … Read More »
Daniel Stram, PhD, MPH, of the Keck School of Medicine of USC has become a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the nonprofit announced this month.
Stram, a preventive medicine professor in USC’s Division of Biostatistics and … Read More »
Steve Chaffee loves to exercise. A former marathon runner, the Sierra Madre resident continued to run every day as he grew older, entering 10K runs and maintaining a steady weightlifting routine. A couple of years ago, he noticed he could … Read More »
More children are surviving malignant brain tumors than in the past, thanks to the development of intense treatments using platinum-based chemotherapy (cisplatin and high-dose carboplatin). Unfortunately, the therapy has a known side effect of permanent hearing loss resulting from damage to … Read More »
Paul Aisen, MD, the founding director of the USC Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute, recently joined the Alzheimer’s disease research effort at Keck Medicine of USC. He recently spoke with the Dean’s Report about coming to USC and what … Read More »
USC Eye Institute patient Terry Byland recently became the first person in the world to have two retinal prostheses – one in each eye – and his progress regaining some sight signals hope for people going blind from retinitis … Read More »
“Do the Write Thing” is a phrase often associated with the idea that words have the potential to bring about a sort of social justice. For student mentors at the Global Health Symposium for Kids on Nov. 14, it served … Read More »
Supporters of the USC/UKRO Kidney Research Center learned more about the pioneering efforts underway at the newly launched research hub at Keck Medicine of USC during a Nov. 14 reception at the California Club.
The founder of the University Kidney Research … Read More »
Professor Stuart Siegel, MD, of the Keck School of Medicine of USC was recently awarded the Archie Bleyer AYA Trailblazer Award by Critical Mass, a leading organization supporting the cause of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer.
Siegel’s involvement in … Read More »
Attending medical school can seem like a pipe dream for many students, particularly minorities, but the Bridging the Gaps Summer Research Program at the Keck School of Medicine of USC can turn that dream into a reality.
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