USC Schaeffer determines scope of potentially predatory hospital payment systems

Hospitals have increasingly implemented medical payment products — such as credit cards and loans administered by hospitals, physician practices or third-party companies — and the process has come under scrutiny by consumer advocate groups.

Now, researchers with the Read More »

April 2nd, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

COVID-19 research uncovers the cause of potentially deadly complication

A recent Keck School of Medicine of USC study has provided new information about why some COVID-19 patients experience a mild illness at first, but then develop potentially fatal inflammation throughout the body a week or so after infection.

The findings, Read More »

April 2nd, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC names the keynote speaker for 2024 commencement

Critically acclaimed film director Jon M. Chu, a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, will return to his alma mater on May 10 to deliver the keynote address at the University of Southern California’s 141st commencement ceremony and Read More »

April 1st, 2024|Announcements, Commencement 2024, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Stem Cell names its next leader

Charles (Chuck) Murry, MD, PhD, has been appointed as the next chair of the Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine and the director of the Eli and Edythe Broad Read More »

April 1st, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Clinical trial explores the potential of at-home cancer treatment

Researchers from USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, are preparing a first-of-its-kind clinical trial to determine whether non-small cell lung cancer can be treated at home with subcutaneous immunotherapy.

Currently, patients who need immunotherapy must receive Read More »

March 28th, 2024|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|