Keck School of Medicine of USC students celebrate Match Day

At 9 a.m. on the Health Sciences Campus, the MD students of the class of 2023 tore open their assigned, sealed envelopes in sync with students across the nation. It was Match Day, an annual, nationwide event taking place on Read More »

March 20th, 2023|Announcements, featured, Keck Net Intranet|

Keck Medical Center of USC announces COVID-19 policy updates

As California ends its COVID-19 State of Emergency, updating statewide guidelines for health care settings, Keck Medical Center of USC has announced important policy adjustments for testing and masking. The changes will go into effect on March 20, 2023 and Read More »

March 16th, 2023|Announcements, featured, Keck Net Intranet|

Clinical trial investigates innovative way to control Type 2 diabetes

Keck Medicine of USC has launched a Phase 2 clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of a new outpatient, nonsurgical endoscopic procedure in stabilizing blood glucose levels for patients.

The procedure is designed for patients before they require insulin. It targets Read More »

March 16th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Stem cell scientists discover gene that controls jaw development

A study from USC Stem Cell has revealed how a specific gene contributes to the development of bones, tendons and glands in the jaw.

All three develop from the same type of stem cell — known as neural Read More »

March 14th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Scientists probe how surfing could help chronic pain

USC will soon launch a study to determine the effects of surfing on both chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder.  Leading the research is Jason Kutch, PhD, an associate professor at the USC Division Read More »

March 14th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|