USC Stem Cell hosts scientists from all over the country for Junior Faculty Candidate Seminar and Symposium

How can we regenerate tissues that are damaged, lost or diseased in the human body? This was the central question driving the four scientists who each presented the exciting results of their research at the Junior Faculty Candidate Seminar and Read More »

March 30th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute releases their 2021 annual report

According to their most recent annual report, 2021 at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (INI), led by Arthur W. Toga, PhD, saw the realization of numerous innovations that advance Read More »

March 30th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medicine of USC receives LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation

Keck Medicine of USC hospitals and USC Student Health, part of Keck Medicine, received the designation of LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).

HEI is a leading Read More »

March 30th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Jorge Orozco to deliver keynote address for Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy commencement

On Friday, May 13, the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy will hold its first in-person satellite ceremony since 2019. Delivering the keynote speech will be Jorge Orozco, MS, chief executive officer of Read More »

March 25th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

For the greatest impact, the Keck School applies special focus to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts

In recent years, research teams at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have achieved an extraordinary record of success in the development of advanced methods of disease prevention and treatment, and these accomplishments have been met Read More »

March 23rd, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Center for Image Acquisition at Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute welcomes new medical director

The Keck School of Medicine of USC’s Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (INI) is home to the Center for Image Acquisition (CIA), which provides high-resolution high-field imaging capabilities for both neuroscientific Read More »

March 23rd, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Associate dean of USC School of Pharmacy awarded Timothy M. Chan Endowed Professorship

Daryl L. Davies, PhD, associate dean for undergraduate education and professor in the Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy, has been named for the Timothy M. Chan Endowed Professorship in complementary therapeutics, a five-year Read More »

March 23rd, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Lela Llorens to speak at USC Chan Division commencement and to receive special honor

Former USC adjunct faculty member Lela Llorens, PhD, OTR — an occupational therapy trailblazer known throughout the profession — will be honored by the USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at two upcoming events.

At a Read More »

March 22nd, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Researchers identify gene mutations linked to severe pregnancy sickness

A condition known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), which affects up to 2% of pregnant women, causes nausea and vomiting so severe that it can lead to starvation, nutrient deficiency and problems with fetal development. HG has long been poorly understood Read More »

March 22nd, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Medical students meet their match

On March 18, medical students about to graduate from the Keck School of Medicine of USC participated in an annual, national event known as Match Day.

Per tradition, the fourth-year medical students ripped open envelopes at exactly 9 Read More »

March 21st, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Ear acupuncture gains acceptance as complementary treatment for chronic neck pain

Chronic cervical pain, or chronic neck pain, is a condition that can keep people from being as active as they would like, and can reduce their overall quality of life. A new study points to the idea that ear acupuncture Read More »

March 18th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Study confirms benefits of exercise for osteoarthritis management

Many people suffer from chronic pain due to knee osteoarthritis. For most of them, exercising is one of the last things they want to engage in. The thought of moving around to exercise creates fear that it will create more Read More »

March 17th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

USC School of Pharmacy honors distinctive alumni at awards gala

After a two-year delay due to the pandemic, the latest recipients of the USC School of Pharmacy’s Alumni Awards were honored for their contributions to the profession on March 6 at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena.

The evening Read More »

March 16th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Mental health experts discover brain differences in young children with binge eating disorder

Brain scans of children ages 9-10 with binge eating disorder showed differences in gray matter density compared to their unaffected peers, according to a study led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC.

The disorder, which affects about 3-5% of Read More »

March 15th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Mark L. Barr elected to UNOS board of directors

Mark L. Barr, MD, co-director of Keck Medicine of USC’s Transplant Institute, has been elected to the board of directors for the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) for a two-year Read More »

March 15th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Self-harm awareness month

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. Self-harm occurs most often around adolescence, but around 4-5% of adults in the United States will experience this condition at some point in their lives. There are effective treatment options that can help a person Read More »

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

Metastatic prostate cancer on the rise since decrease in cancer screenings

A new study from Keck Medicine of USC finds that the incidence rate of metastatic prostate cancer has significantly increased for men 45 and older and coincides with recommendations against routine prostate cancer screenings.

“This study is the first Read More »

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

Keck Medicine introduces a new, Limitless approach to health care

Keck Medicine of USC leadership and staff have introduced a new way to engage patients, faculty and staff: Limitless. The goal of this awareness and engagement initiative is to showcase how the organization goes further every day for its patients, empowering Read More »

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

USC announces new University Professors and Distinguished Professors, including Caryn Lerman of USC Norris

On March 7, Charles F. Zukosky, USC provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, announced the newest faculty members to receive the highest academic honor that the university bestows — to be named a University Professor or a Distinguished Read More »

March 9th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Under the shadow of the cancerous betel nut, a connection has grown from across the Pacific

Nearly 6,000 miles west from Downtown Los Angeles lies the island of Saipan. Part of the Mariana Islands, Saipan is popular among both Asian and American tourists who appreciate the stunning scenery, tropical weather and welcoming culture. One local tradition Read More »

March 9th, 2022|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|