Ostrow School of Dentistry receives $2.1 million grant for stem cell study

Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC Associate Dean of Research Yang Chai, PhD, DDS, has received $2.1 million to continue research that could one day allow scientists to use stem cells to regrow living tissue.

The five-year grant, funded by Read More »

May 9th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital emergency physician’s correct diagnosis saves 7-year-old meningitis patient

Its early symptoms can be confused with those of a cold or flu — which may be why an urgent care doctor thought it was a passing virus that could be treated with rest and over-the-counter medications. But something inside Read More »

May 9th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Althea Alexander recognized for work with Schweitzer Fellowship chapter

The Los Angeles chapter of The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (LA-ASF) recently recognized Althea Alexander, assistant dean for student diversity in the Office for Diversity and Inclusion at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, with the Fellowship Spirit Award at Read More »

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

Special gift to establish patient-centered care program

A generous gift from the family of a grateful patient will establish an endowment and fund new programs in perpetuity that are designed to strengthen patient-centered care and support continued education and excellence throughout Keck Medicine of USC.

The gift from Read More »

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

Researchers learn about new resources for clinical trials

Approximately 100 researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC learned about the new initiatives being implemented to help navigate the complex world of clinical trials reporting and tracking at a town hall that took place April 21 on Read More »

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

Eye study of age-related macular degeneration in Latino population analyzes impact on quality of life

Researchers and clinicians from the USC Gayle and Edward Roski Eye Institute have published results of the largest population-based study of adult Latinos and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the National Eye Institute-funded “Los Angeles Latino Read More »

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

Keck School professors develop key study guide for medical exams

Morning Medicine Report: Beyond the Pearls, by Raj Dasgupta and R. Michelle Koolaee Morning Medicine Report: Beyond the Pearls, by Raj Dasgupta and R. Michelle Koolaee

Raj Dasgupta, MD, assistant professor of clinical Read More »

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

Health Sciences Campus celebrates naming gift of USC Roski Eye Institute

Keck School of Medicine of USC faculty, staff and supporters gathered to honor the vision of two noted philanthropists recently as university leaders celebrated the $25 million gift from USC Trustee Edward Roski and his wife Gayle to name the Read More »

May 5th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Schedule of events for 2016 National Hospital Week, May 8-14

Events will be held to honor National Hospital Week for employees of Keck Medical Center of USC. Check the Daily Huddle sheets for more information or other events not listed here.

 

May 9

7:30-9 a.m. Annual Years of Service Breakfast, invitation only, Read More »

May 4th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Schedule of events for 2016 National Nurses Week, May 6-12

Events will be held to honor National Nurses Week, May 6-12, at Keck Hospital and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. Check the Daily Huddle sheets for more information or other events not listed here.

 

Keck Medical Center

May 6

2:30 p.m. Nursing Read More »

May 4th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

In Memoriam: John K. Niparko, 61

John K. Niparko, MD, Tiber Alpert professor and chair of the USC Rick and Tina Caruso Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, died April 25. He was 61.

“Dr. Niparko was a transformative Read More »

May 4th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Commencement 2016: Health Sciences ceremony information

Here is a list of times, locations and speakers for the satellite commencement ceremonies and receptions on May 13 and 14.

 

Friday, May 13

Physician Assistant Program

10:45 a.m. at Allan Hancock Foundation Building, southwest lawn, University Park Campus. A reception will follow Read More »

May 4th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Mother’s hepatitis B supports chronic infection in children, study finds

Chronic hepatitis B infection, a lifetime disease with no effective cure, could one day be cleared from a person’s system with a series of shots, according to a new USC study.

Most healthy adults infected with HBV will develop protective immunity, Read More »

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

Molecular Imaging Center director recognized for scientific contributions

Peter Conti, MD, PhD, was recognized by the Western Region Society of Nuclear Medicine (WRSNM) recently with the presentation of its Distinguished Scientist Award, given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the Clinical Science of Nuclear Read More »

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

Study: Early use of postmenopausal hormone therapy may prevent heart disease

A study conducted by the Atherosclerosis Research Unit at Keck School of Medicine suggests that hormone therapy, when taken within six years of menopause, may slow the buildup of plaque in the arteries.

This is the first study to directly examine Read More »

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

HSC Construction Intranet page goes live

A new page on the Keck Medicine of USC Intranet portal provides faculty and staff with regular updates from the series of construction projects currently happening across the Health Sciences Campus.

The HSC Construction page will include timeline information on projects, Read More »

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

USC announces six honorary degree recipients for 2016 commencement

USC will recognize six honorary degree candidates for their contributions to the community as civic, academic and arts leaders as part of USC’s 133rd commencement ceremony at the University Park Campus on May 13.

The recipients are two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Read More »

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

USC Stem Cell study illuminates bone formation and vertebrate evolution

With the emergence of bone in early life forms, the diversity of life on Earth expanded to encompass the bone-forming vertebrates, a group of species ranging from the tiny frog Paedophryne amauensis to the mighty blue whale. Bone formation in Read More »

April 29th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Hastings Center for Pulmonary Research holds inaugural symposium

Physicians and leading scientists from across the country gathered recently to celebrate the inauguration of the Keck School of Medicine’s Hastings Center for Pulmonary Research.

More than 100 people attended the symposium, titled “The Pulmonary Challenge: Innovations in Lung Development, Stem Read More »

April 27th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck School of Medicine Establishes Gehr Family Center for Implementation Science

A recent $10 million gift from the Gehr Family Foundation to the Keck School of Medicine of USC has established The Gehr Family Center for Implementation Science. Under the leadership of Michael Hochman, MD, MPH, assistant professor of clinical Read More »

April 26th, 2016|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|