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EVS employees bring older family members for first vaccine dose

On Jan. 23, 2021, Keck Medicine of USC opened up 300 slots for the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to the 65-and-older family members of Environmental Health Services employees and cafeteria workers.

Keck Medicine has been increasing efforts to raise Read More »

January 28th, 2021|Announcements, COVID-19, Keck Net Intranet|

Improving the patient experience through research

Lisa Cohen’s cancer battle led her to USC Norris physician-scientist, Dr. Preet M. Chaudhary, who is developing novel therapies that have the potential to dramatically improve the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.

December 1st, 2018|Clinical Studies|

$6 million NIH grant to fund study of environment’s influence on health

Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers have received a two-year, $6 million National Institutes of Health grant to examine health issues related to asthma and obesity.

Part of the funding will go toward the USC Children’s Health Study, the nation’s Read More »

September 21st, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

KSOM catapults into Top 10 in NIH funding of otolaryngology research

The Keck School of Medicine of USC climbed 30 spots in two years to join the country’s 10 highest funded medical schools by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for 2014 otolaryngology research, according to an independent analysis by the Read More »

February 13th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck stem cell researchers garner $4.3 million in funding

Three scientists from Keck Medicine of USC have won grants exceeding $4.3 million from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) for research that includes creating a temporary liver for transplant patients, finding novel ways to treat immune disorders and Read More »

February 13th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Eissman Foundation teaches food as medicine in Carley’s Carb-less Kitchen

When Carley Eissman started dietary therapy to manage epileptic seizures, her goal was simple — play basketball. She did not know that it would change her life or the lives of the many people who now receive dietary support and Read More »

February 13th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

President Nikias addresses health sciences faculty

Stressing the importance of delivering quality education to the next generation of students and the important role of the nation’s top research institutions, USC  President C.L. Max Nikias delivered his 5th annual address to health sciences faculty members on Feb. Read More »

February 13th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Segil uses stem cells to seek treatments for hearing loss

During most of his 20s, Neil Segil, PhD, couldn’t imagine pursuing a career in science and being a professor. Now he’s doing both — as a principal investigator with USC Stem Cell and a professor of research at the Keck School Read More »

February 13th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Neurogeneticists harness immune cells to clear Alzheimer’s-related plaques

New research from scientists at the Keck School of Medicine of USC shows that the body’s immune system may be able to clear the brain of the toxic plaque buildup that is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, reversing memory loss Read More »

February 13th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC donation brings upgrades to neighborhood park

More than 200 community members gathered to celebrate a $1 million gift from USC that will fund improvements to the Hazard Recreation Center near the university’s Health Sciences Campus.

Martha Escutia, JD, vice president for USC Government Relations, presented a ceremonial Read More »

February 13th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Goldkorn receives Outstanding Investigator Award

Amir Goldkorn, MD, recently spoke about his research into biomarkers related to prostate cancer during the Western Regional meeting of the American Federation for Medical Research (AFMR).

Goldkorn, an assistant professor of medicine in genitourinary oncology at the Keck School of Read More »

February 13th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Lung cancer screening is now covered by Medicare

Keck Medicine of USC applauds the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) decision to provide coverage of annual low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening for patients ages 55 to 77 years with at least a 30 pack-year smoking history.

“Today signals a Read More »

February 13th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Research on tumor genesis bolsters understanding of colorectal cancer

For the first time, Keck Medicine of USC cancer researchers at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center have traced the origins of colorectal cancer cells, finding important clues to why tumor cells become “good” or “bad,” with the potential of Read More »

February 10th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Family of Keck Medicine patient donates $1.5 million for Parkinson’s research

One of her father’s many fine qualities was that he had a great eye for people, explained Bertha Gonzalez. And although he chose Giselle Petzinger, MD, to be his physician because of her top reputation, he came to admire her Read More »

February 9th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Medical students hear from Dean Puliafito

During a lunchtime talk, Keck School of Medicine of USC Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, MD, MBA, speaks about his career and offers advice to medical students. The Jan. 28 event was sponsored by the Student Ophthalmology Interest Group of the Read More »

February 6th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

New book explores current state of regenerative medicine

From offering new cancer-fighting options to re-growing damaged organs and nerves, regenerative techniques have a use in nearly every area of medicine.

These diverse applications are explored in the new book, “Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine,” edited by David Read More »

February 3rd, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Hearst Foundations establish stem cell fellowships

It takes more than materials and methods to be a successful young scientist — it also takes means. With this in mind, the Hearst Foundations have given a gift of $250,000 to support exceptional junior postdoctoral fellows pursuing stem cell Read More »

February 3rd, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

HSC expansion is underway

The ground is moving. The rumble of construction trucks signals that work is underway on a series of projects across the Health Science Campus aimed at increasing parking and expanding medical services.

Construction began in January on the USC Norris Healthcare Read More »

January 30th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

‘Angel’ of concierge services is Keck’s Employee of Year

Sandy Pfirrman, Keck Medical Center of USC’s inaugural Employee of the Year, arrives to work each day 45 minutes early — and has done so for nearly six years.

This gives her time to gather herself, have a cup of coffee Read More »

January 30th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck-led consortium finds gene changes that affect brain size

An international, collaborative study of the brain led by researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has found eight common genetic mutations that seem to age the brain an average of three years — and result in smaller Read More »

January 30th, 2015|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|