Less addictive opioid may slow progression of osteoarthritis while easing pain
A novel preclinical study by Keck Medicine of USC researchers, published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, reveals … Read More »
The Baxter Foundation supports research on epilepsy and lung injury
The Donald E. and Delia B. Baxter Foundation is supporting innovative biomedical research at the Keck School of Medicine of USC by granting $100,000 awards to two assistant professors: … Read More »
Efforts on the ground: creating safe ambulatory spaces
The primary goal of the ambulatory services team at Keck Medicine of USC is to make sure that staff, physicians and patients are safe. To help prevent COVID-19 transmission at various Keck Medicine clinic locations, Laurie Johnson, chief … Read More »
Ichida named John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation Associate Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Justin Ichida, PhD, has been named the John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation Associate Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC. This new endowed professorship recognizes … Read More »
Scientists find a simpler way to make sensory hearing cells
USC scientists are developing a simpler way to generate the sensory cells of the inner ear. Based at the laboratories of Neil Segil, PhD, and … Read More »
An interview with Chris Allen, interim CFO of Keck Medicine of USC
On June 22, Chris Allen transitioned from his role as executive administrator for financial planning and decision support at Keck Medicine of USC to serve as the health system’s interim chief financial officer. A graduate of the University … Read More »
Keck Medicine celebrates a week of virtual pride
From June 22 through June 26, Keck Medicine of USC celebrated Keck PRIDE, a week devoted to recognizing the health system’s diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) staff and its commitment to providing affirming care to … Read More »
Lerman named president-elect of the Association of American Cancer Institutes
Caryn Lerman, PhD, director of the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been chosen as president-elect … Read More »
Marine training may take more mental than physical grit
The United States military has a constant need for service members who can serve in elite and specialized units. However, because the required training courses are so rigorous, the dropout rate is high. According to a new study, … Read More »
New DNA sequencing technique may help unravel genetic diversity of cancer tumors
The ability to sequence the genome of a tumor has revolutionized cancer treatment over the last 15 years by identifying drivers of cancer at the molecular level. But understanding the genetic diversity of individual cells within a tumor … Read More »
Testing program underscores effective safety measures across health system for COVID-19
Results are in for the health system’s Prevalence Pilot Program, which reflects COVID-19 testing results among Keck Medical Center of USC health care workers. Conducted over a four-week period in May and June, the program showed infection and … Read More »
Chris Allen steps into the role of interim CFO
On June 22, Chris Allen transitioned from his role as executive administrator for financial planning and decision support at Keck Medicine of USC to that of interim chief financial officer for the organization.
A graduate … Read More »
Scientists use brain organoids to study intellectual disability
A rare and spontaneous variant in a gene called SYNGAP1 can lead to a variety of debilitating conditions in infants and children, including intellectual disability, epilepsy and autism spectrum disorders. As of now, there is no cure.