Vaping – not prior smoking – is associated with changes in gene regulation linked to disease

Since they hit the market, e-cigarettes have been touted as a safe alternative to tobacco cigarettes for adult smokers. When research began to suggest otherwise, many questioned whether smoking was still to blame for adverse effects, since most vapers are Read More »

November 29th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Good Neighbors Campaign grantee returns home to fight diabetes in Lincoln Heights neighborhood

When Cristina Carlos embarked on opening New Familia Health Support Services in L.A.’s Lincoln Heights neighborhood, she looked to fill the void in prenatal and post-partum care for women, particularly those in traditionally underserved communities.

She also set out to Read More »

November 24th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Tips on staying safe during your Thanksgiving holiday amid the COVID pandemic

USC Student Health’s Sarah Van Orman and Deona Willes of USC Environmental Health and Safety offer these thoughts on safety enjoying the upcoming holidays:

Getting a booster shot for COVID-19 is strongly recommended. With the combination of colder weather keeping people indoors, the Read More »

November 23rd, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine of USC and Methodist Hospital of Southern California take next steps toward affiliation

Keck Medicine of USC and Methodist Hospital of Southern California in Arcadia have submitted formal written notice of their proposed affiliation to the Office of the Attorney General of California for regulatory review and approval.

“We are Read More »

November 22nd, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Stem Cell postdoc Aswathy Ammothumkandy recognized for her work with neural stem cells

USC Stem Cell postdoctoral trainee Aswathy Ammothumkandy vividly recalls when the tour guide shared the story of Dolly the cloned sheep during her ninth-grade field trip to the regional science center in her home town of Kozhikode, India. From that Read More »

November 19th, 2021|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|