Physical therapy research probes shoulder tendon issues

The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research has bestowed a grant to Lori Michener, PhD, PT, ATC, SCS, for her upcoming study, Biomarkers of Tendon Recovery for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy.

Currently it’s challenging to get meaningful Read More »

January 30th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

Lack of blood pressure awareness lessens patient intentions to seek care

Almost two-thirds of adults do not know the upper thresholds for healthy blood pressure, according to a new study co-led by the Behavioral Sciences program at USC’s Leonard D. Schaeffer Center For Health Policy Read More »

January 27th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

New USC/CHLA cGMP Lab opens to accelerate next-generation cell therapy

A new laboratory designed to advance early-stage research into lifesaving, commercially viable therapies was celebrated on the USC Health Sciences Campus Tuesday night.

Housed at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, the USC/CHLA cGMP Laboratory will manufacture cell and gene therapies Read More »

January 26th, 2023|featured, Keck Net Intranet|

Occupational therapy via telehealth presents challenges for children with autism

The effectiveness of telehealth for children on the spectrum relies on a strong clinician and patient relationship, but it hinges on family involvement and the clinic’s infrastructure. Due to an increased need for teleheath due to COVID-19, researchers from Read More »

January 24th, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|

It takes two: Using dance to augment STEM course content

Most undergraduates in the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention course are on the pre-med track, so they mostly focus on science as they pursue careers in the health care industry. Yet David Black, PhD, associate professor at Read More »

January 23rd, 2023|Announcements, Keck Net Intranet|