USC announces new University Professors and Distinguished Professors, including Caryn Lerman of USC Norris

On March 7, Charles F. Zukosky, USC provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, announced the newest faculty members to receive the highest academic honor that the university bestows — to be named a University Professor or a Distinguished Read More »

March 9th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Under the shadow of the cancerous betel nut, a connection has grown from across the Pacific

Nearly 6,000 miles west from Downtown Los Angeles lies the island of Saipan. Part of the Mariana Islands, Saipan is popular among both Asian and American tourists who appreciate the stunning scenery, tropical weather and welcoming culture. One local tradition Read More »

March 9th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Biotechnology and business leader George Scangos to deliver commencement address to USC School of Pharmacy graduates

Biotechnology icon and business leader George Scangos, PhD, will be the distinguished keynote speaker for the 115th USC School of Pharmacy Commencement on Friday, May 13.

Named one of the 25 most influential people in Read More »

March 9th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

New analysis of developmental screen finds autistic children showed heightened sensory, motor behaviors as infants

Early detection of autism within the community — in the home, at daycare or during well child visits, for example — is critical to increasing access to early intervention services. But surprisingly, there are just a few tools that can Read More »

March 9th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

A new study suggests promising benefits of entinostat for breast cancer treatment

As part of her efforts to advance breast cancer immunotherapy, Evanthia Roussos Torres, MD, PhD, member of the USC Norris Tumor Microenvironment Program, has been leading a study on the cancer drug known as Read More »

March 8th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|