Surani named director of community partnerships at HSC

Zul Surani has joined USC’s Civic Engagement team as director of community partnerships on the Health Sciences Campus. His role will be to direct outreach and partnership activities for the Health Sciences Campus and work with outreach stakeholders on campus … Read More »

May 13th, 2014|Announcements|

Keck Medicine Initiative advances in record-breaking year

It’s official — the University of Southern California has reached the halfway point in its $6 billion Campaign for USC, and Keck Medicine of USC continues to play an important part.

As of press time, total Campaign for USC fundraising had … Read More »

May 13th, 2014|Announcements|

USC expands Beverly Hills satellite office with more space, new services

Keck Medicine’s presence in the Beverly Hills community just got a little bigger.

The health system celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Beverly Hills satellite office at 9033 Wilshire Blvd. last month, which now spans three floors and more than … Read More »

May 13th, 2014|Announcements|

Broad Foundation’s $2 million gift advances stem cell research at USC

Albert Einstein once said, “A person who has not made his great contribution to science before the age of 30 will never do so.” To ensure that young scientists have the opportunity to make their marks, the Eli and Edythe … Read More »

May 13th, 2014|Announcements|

Inaugural Director of Institute for the Developing Mind Named at CHLA

Bradley Scott Peterson, MD, has been named the inaugural director of the Institute for the Developing Mind (IDM) at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, effective July 1. Peterson is currently director of the Center for Developmental … Read More »

May 9th, 2014|Announcements|

David Ko named editor-in-chief of the World Korean Medical Journal

David Ko, clinical associate professor of neurology, has been named editor-in-chief of the World Korean Medical Journal.

The bi-monthly journal shares stories of successful global Korean physicians and key industry opinion leaders, along with highlights of top stories and cutting-edge trends … Read More »

May 8th, 2014|Announcements|

Global medicine forum examines future of health care

Keck School of Medicine Dean Carmen A. Puliafito, MD, MBA,  addressed students in the Global Medicine Program as part of a forum examining  “The Business of Healthcare in the U.S.: A Look at the Future.” The forum, held on April … Read More »

May 8th, 2014|Announcements|

Nobel Laureate Arieh Warshel presents Zelman Lecture

The Keck School of Medicine’s Department of Anesthesiology hosted the 4th Annual Vladimir Zelman, MD, PhD, Distinguished and Endowed Lectureship on April 17, featuring a lecture by 2013 Nobel Laureate Arieh Warshel, professor of chemistry at the USC Dornsife College … Read More »

May 8th, 2014|Announcements|

Oh, baby! USC Fertility holds biannual Baby Reunion Picnic

USC Fertility held its biannual baby reunion picnic at the Lacy Park in San Marino on May 3, celebrating the recent arrivals of new family members made possible by USC expertise. More than 300 guests attended the event which featured … Read More »

May 8th, 2014|Announcements|

Trio Ellas spice up Cinco de Mayo at HSC

The Health Sciences Campus celebrated Cinco de Mayo with with live music and traditional Mexican food at Harry and Celesta Pappas Quad on May 5. The event, sponsored by the Latino Medical Student Association of Keck School of Medicine, featured … Read More »

May 8th, 2014|Announcements|

Budding scientist seeks new ways to deter cancer

Senior Emily Zolfaghari found her passion for health at age 15 when she had to face devastating information.

“My sophomore year of high school, my mom was diagnosed with cervical cancer,” she recalled. “Through the process, I … Read More »

May 8th, 2014|Announcements|

Children with autism dread the dentist, but USC research may help

Whirring drills may frighten even the most stoic dental patient, but for children with autism, the noises, bright lights and strong scents of a dental office visit can be a profound, if not traumatic, experience.

Now research by … Read More »

May 8th, 2014|Announcements|

Physical therapists use science to stay healthy on the crag

Local rock climbers will converge at the newly opened Stronghold Climbing Gym in Los Angeles on April 30 for professional advice from USC physical therapists on how to keep their bodies in climbing shape for years to come.

… Read More »

May 8th, 2014|Announcements|

HSC rallies round the USC football team

The USC Trojan Marching Band, football players, song girls and spirit leaders led a lunchtime rally on April 25 at Harry and Celesta Pappas Quad for an enthusiastic crowd.

Song girls, spirit … Read More »

May 7th, 2014|Announcements|

USC endocrine earns international recognition for its expertise

The Reproductive Endocrine Research Laboratory, part of the Keck School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, recently gained international recognition for its expertise in measurements of steroid hormones in blood and tissues.

The lab was chosen by the International Breast … Read More »

May 7th, 2014|Announcements|

Learning How to Dance to the Tune of Success

Celebrating “Kids’ Day” on April 4, students from the USC School of Pharmacy Skull and Mortar Society welcomed 125 students from El Sereno Middle School  for a day on campus.  The annual event gives the youngsters an opportunity to learn … Read More »

May 7th, 2014|Announcements|

Rancho Los Amigos Foundation honors Lucinda Baker

The Rancho Los Amigos Foundation honored Lucinda Baker, associate professor of biokinesiology and physical therapy at the Ostrow School of Dentistry, with the Amistad Award during the 28th annual Amistad Gala at the Westin Hotel in Long Beach on March 8, … Read More »

May 7th, 2014|Announcements|

USC Norris honors its volunteers

The USC Norris Cancer Hospital thanked and honored its volunteers at its 27th annual Recognition Ceremony on April 12. The event took place during National Volunteer Week, which ran April 6-12.

May 7th, 2014|Announcements|

Pollutants from coal-burning stoves linked to miscarriages in Mongolia

Burning coal for domestic heating may contribute to early fetal death according to a new study by experts from The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the coldest capital city in the world.

In a recent paper in … Read More »

May 6th, 2014|Announcements|

2014 Commencement Ceremonies

Wednesday, May 14

Keck School of Medicine – MS, PhD, & MPH
4 p.m. at the Norris Medical Library Quad on the Health Sciences Campus. Keynote speaker: Helen M. Blau, Ph.D., Director, Baxter Laboratory in Stem Cell Biology, Stanford University School of … Read More »

May 2nd, 2014|Announcements|