Stevens INI receives major equipment award

To further increase computational power in neuroimaging-based research, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the Keck School of Medicine of USC’s Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) with $2 million to Read More »

October 14th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Groundbreaking USC Stem Cell scientists receive NIH Director’s Awards

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s Awards has granted USC Stem Cell scientists Justin Ichida, PhD, and Zhongwei Li, PhD, with substantial funding to pursue their high-risk, high-reward ideas for treating ALS Read More »

October 12th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Researchers rise to the challenge of improving diversity in clinical trials

Racial and ethnic minority groups make up about 39% of the U.S. population, but these groups represent just 2% to 16% of patients in trials, according to a recent report in the Harvard Business Review. The clinical trial workforce is Read More »

October 12th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

New undergraduate program helps students overcome barriers to stem cell careers

To promote inclusive excellence in science, USC will be offering a new program for undergraduates from historically underrepresented backgrounds who wish to pursue careers in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.

Known as USC COMPASS (Creating Opportunities through Mentorship and Partnership Read More »

October 10th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

A beloved mentor in pediatric physical therapy receives national recognition

Stacey Dusing, PhD, PT, Sykes family chair in pediatric physical therapy and pediatric health and development at the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, received the Mentorship Award from the American Read More »

October 10th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|