Caution urged at Zika symposium

Scientists and public officials warned residents of health risks and provided mosquito-abatement tips during the Zika Virus Awareness Symposium, held June 9 at the Aresty Auditorium on the Health Sciences Campus.

Lecture topics ranged from the control, diagnosis and treatment of Read More »

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

D.K. Kim Foundation gift supports international outreach, education at pharmacy school

A $200,000 gift to the International Center for Regulatory Science by businessman D.K. Kim will expand global outreach efforts by the USC School of Pharmacy by establishing international service and summer scholars program funds.

The gift will create the D.K. Kim Read More »

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

Choi Family’s gift inspires USC Stem Cell scientists to “Return to the Beginning”

Twenty-five years ago, philanthropists Kin-Chung and Amy Choi marked the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary by purchasing the sculpture “Return to the Beginning,” by renowned Taiwanese artist Yuyu Yang. Now in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, they have Read More »

June 17th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Physicians, faculty and staff invited to sign Keck Commitment

Physicians, staff and nurses from across Keck Medicine of USC are invited to pledge their commitment to a new set of standards that will guide professional behavior across the academic medical enterprise.

The Keck Commitment is based on three pillars: excellence, Read More »

June 17th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Los Angeles wins bid to host international stem cell conference

In recognition of its growing stature as an incubator for the biosciences, Los Angeles will be the host city for the 2019 International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Conference. With the generous support of the Choi Family, USC Stem Read More »

June 16th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Commencement 2016: Big day for first class of brain mapping master’s students

Among the recent group of graduates at the Keck School of Medicine commencement ceremony held on May 14 was the inaugural class of the Keck School’s newest Master of Science degree program — the Master of Neuroimaging and Informatics (Read More »

June 16th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Piping hot drinks may lead to cancer of the esophagus

Drinking piping hot coffee, tea and the caffeine-infused beverage yerba mate probably causes cancer, the World Health Organization announced Wednesday.

Beverages surpassing 149 degrees Fahrenheit may increase the risk of tumors in the esophagus, which resides in the chest area below Read More »

June 16th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Study: Flu-like symptoms in pregnant woman could affect baby

Babies born to mothers whose immune systems had to grapple with a viral assault — even a mild one — have increased risk of brain and central nervous system abnormalities, according to a new study.

A USC-led team of researchers examined Read More »

June 15th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

A gene called Prkci helps organize organisms and their organs

A gene called Prkci can point cells in the right direction, according to a new study in Developmental Biology.

In the study, USC Stem Cell researcher In Kyoung Mah from the laboratory of Francesca Mariani and colleagues demonstrated Prkci’s role in Read More »

June 13th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

University leaders honor former Keck School dean

Friends, colleagues and former students of Carmen A. Puliafito, MD, MBA, gathered for a reception in recognition of his leadership and accomplishments as the former dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Kind words and excited greetings were Read More »

June 10th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Strength of cancer survivors celebrated at Festival of Life

A bright, sunny morning provided a joyous backdrop for a celebration of resilience and tenacity at the 26th annual Festival of Life on the Health Sciences Campus.

Hosted by the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center on June 4, the event was Read More »

June 7th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

New Pediatric Dental Clinic at LAC+USC opens for underserved foster care children

It all started with a hidden population’s need: Many foster care children in Los Angeles County weren’t able to find dental care.

This spring, the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, in partnership with the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) and Read More »

June 7th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Cancer survival rates for 15- to 39-year-olds have not improved, study says

Historically 15- to 39-year-olds have been treated like an overlooked middle child whose parents are too busy lavishing cancer prevention and therapeutic attention on the youngest and oldest, but the Keck School of Medicine of USC is looking to change Read More »

June 7th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Meet the Faculty: Soma Sahai-Srivastava’s holy visit

Soma Sahai-Srivastava, MD, associate professor of neurology, is a board-certified headache specialist who advocates for an integrated approach to the management of headache disorders. But the medical director of the Neurology Clinics and director of the USC Headache Center also Read More »

June 6th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Baxter Foundation visits Health Sciences Campus

Directors of the Donald E. and Delia B. Baxter Foundation visited the USC Health Sciences Campus on May 9, to hear presentations from Keck School of Medicine of USC faculty and meet with participants in the Baxter Foundation Student Research Read More »

June 6th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Symposium examines state of Alzheimer’s disease research

Several of the world’s foremost neurology and neuroscience experts gathered recently to discuss the state of Alzheimer’s disease research at the third annual Zilkha Symposium on Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders.

Titled “Bench to Bedside and Beyond: Relating Discovery Research to Read More »

June 3rd, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC leads international plastic surgery simulation training for Operation Smile

Nearly two dozen doctors from around the world visited the Keck School of Medicine of USC recently to enhance their medical skills and learn new surgical techniques.

The group of physicians was part of a larger contingent of Operation Smile-credentialed surgical Read More »

June 3rd, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Gift to establish international symposium on elder abuse

Protecting the elderly is an issue close to Judith Tamkin’s heart.

The noted philanthropist has made it a top priority to tackle elder abuse, an increasingly important issue as America’s older adult population grows.

“I want to make sure others have a Read More »

June 3rd, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Next generation of stem cell scientists detail their research from head to toe

The Stem Cell and Developmental Biology Retreat was a total body experience — covering organ systems ranging from the brain to the skeleton, from the kidney to the heart.

Held May 20 in the Galen Center at University Park Campus, the Read More »

June 2nd, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine staff share ideas during ‘Innovation Challenge’

Keck Medicine of USC called for innovative ideas that would make an impact on resource utilization and efficiency of care for patients. More than 100 staff members responded.

The R3 initiative focuses on providing the right care, right resources and right Read More »

June 1st, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|