Students launch National Hispanic Pharmacist Association chapter for peers

Students at the USC School of Pharmacy have launched the National Hispanic Pharmacist Association (NHPA) student chapter under the National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF). The new USC NHPA chapter was created in partnership with USC’s affinity group Latinx Read More »

April 11th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Young man with prosthetic leg finds new hope through innovative new surgery

Three years ago, Robert Johnson had his right leg amputated above the knee due to bone cancer. He was fitted with a prosthetic leg that connected to his residual limb with a cuplike shell or “socket,” traditionally the only type Read More »

April 6th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Newborn cells in the epileptic brain provide a potential target for treatment

Over the years, everyone loses a few brain cells. A study led by scientists from USC Stem Cell and the USC Neurorestoration Center presents evidence that adults can replenish at least some of what they’ve lost by generating new Read More »

April 5th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Mary Lawlor and colleagues honored with American Occupational Therapy Association awards

Mary Lawlor, ScD, OTR/L, associate chair of research and professor at the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, was named the recipient of the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Eleanor Clarke Slagle Read More »

April 5th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

A COVID-19 survivor finds a miraculous level of relief at USC Air Center

Former athlete Vai Faamafoe had survived a near fatal case of COVID-19. Among the life-saving measures his doctors employed was a tracheostomy. Unfortunately, complications from the long-term effects of the disease caused further damage to his airway, requiring a second Read More »

April 4th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|