Lung cancer survivor’s free screening at USC is a life-saver

Lung cancer survivor Deborah Mosby doesn’t get to see radiologist Christopher Lee, MD, much these days. But when the two get together, it’s a happy reunion.

“I saw Dr. Lee not long ago,” Mosby said. “He wanted to see Read More »

March 28th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

In memoriam: Philanthropist Joseph Aresty, 95

Business magnate and longtime supporter of USC Joseph Aresty died March 13. He was 95.

Aresty and his wife, Catherine, have been longtime, generous benefactors to USC, supporting the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Read More »

March 26th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Rao announced as chair of ophthalmology

The Keck School of Medicine of USC has appointed Narsing Rao, MD, professor of ophthalmology, as the chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, effective March 26. Rao, who joined the Keck School Read More »

March 26th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|

Does flossing work? The answer, and other truths about taking care of your teeth

From flossing possibly getting the kibosh to getting cavities on a sugar-free diet, it is easy to get confused when it comes to dental care.

HSC News spoke with experts from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC to Read More »

March 26th, 2018|Announcements|

New MRI scanner could revolutionize diagnosis, treatment of brain tumors

When Reem Itani, a 28-year-old resident in pediatrics living in Chicago, learned she had a brain tumor, she was distraught — but not for the obvious reason. Her endocrinologist told her the tumor was “MRI-negative,” meaning it didn’t appear on Read More »

March 23rd, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Volunteers provide medical support at Los Angeles Marathon

As a sponsor of the 2018 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon, the Keck School of Medicine of USC provided more than 250 volunteer physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and physician assistant and medical students from throughout Keck Medicine of Read More »

March 22nd, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

STAR/EHA program turns high school seniors into scientists

After months of hard work, 27 students from Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School gathered at the annual Bravo-USC Science and Engineering Fair to present their original research projects. Competition comingled with camaraderie, as the young scientists vied for awards Read More »

March 22nd, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital opens state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital opened the doors to its new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on March 21, officials announced. The 3,100-square-foot, level II NICU is composed of six private suites, each one equipped with state-of-the-art medical Read More »

March 21st, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|

Victoria Marx appointed president of the Society of Interventional Radiology

Victoria Marx, MD, an interventional radiologist at Keck Medicine of USC, has been appointed president of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) for 2018–2019. Marx will leverage her expertise in image-guided Read More »

March 21st, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Why I Choose USC: Alexa Manrriquez, third-year medical student

I learned at a very young age the power that lies in serving others. Throughout my life, my family, my mentors and my peers have fostered in me a strong sense of responsibility to my community. I chose to Read More »

March 21st, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Sofia Gruskin named director of USC Institute for Global Health

Sofia Gruskin, JD, MIA, has been appointed director of the USC Institute for Global Health, Keck School of Medicine of USC Interim Dean Laura Mosqueda, MD, announced in Read More »

March 20th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Donna Elliott named Keck School vice dean for medical education

The Keck School of Medicine of USC has appointed Donna Elliott, MD, EdD, as vice dean for medical education and chair of the Department of Medical Education, effective June 1. In her Read More »

March 20th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet, Press Page|

Keck School ranked among nation’s best graduate schools

Newly released rankings place the Keck School of Medicine of USC among the top graduate schools in the nation. The Keck School ranks No. 32 in research by U.S. News & World Report in their 2019 Best Read More »

March 20th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Why I Choose USC: Joyce Yoo, Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy student

In order to share why I chose USC, I must first explain why I decided to pursue occupational therapy. Though it has many different definitions, I have defined OT as beautiful disruptions. It goes without saying that life is not Read More »

March 19th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

It’s a Match! Graduating medical students celebrate residency news

The Keck School of Medicine of USC’s newest generation of doctors learned where they will begin the next chapter of their careers, and their lives, as residents during the much-anticipated Match Day celebrations on March 16.

Nearly 160 future physicians gathered Read More »

March 16th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Helping genomics research reflect more accurate demographics

By 2050, America’s nationwide population will resemble the current makeup of Los Angeles — a much more diverse range of backgrounds. But to date, the majority of genomic data used for studies of disease has been skewed toward Caucasians — Read More »

March 15th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

LCME grants full accreditation to the Keck School

The Keck School of Medicine of USC has achieved the highest level of accreditation available to a medical school in the United States by the Liaison Committee of Medical Education (LCME), the U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body for medical Read More »

March 15th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Public health student gives back through global lifeguarding

Life’s a beach for public health student Jonathan Robinson—literally. The moment the San Clemente surfer plunged into the frigid Pacific to pass a lifeguarding test at age 17, his passion became his profession.

 

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March 14th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Jeffrey Wang made cervical spine society president

Jeffrey Wang, MD, professor of orthopaedic surgery (clinical scholar) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has assumed the role of president of the Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS).

Wang, who has been a member of CSRS for more than Read More »

March 13th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Why seniors are susceptible to phone scams and fraud, and how to stop them

An elderly woman races to pick up her ringing landline.

“Hello?” she says.

“Grandma!”

“Bill?”

“Yeah, it’s Bill,” the caller says in an urgent voice. “Listen, don’t tell Mom and Dad, they’ll be so mad at me. But I’m in Mexico and got caught Read More »

March 13th, 2018|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|