Recent News
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Jay Lieberman, MD, elected 2024 AAAS fellow
Monday, April 22, 2024
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has named Jay Lieberman, MD, chief of the orthopaedic surgery service at Keck Medical Center of USC, one of four 2024 fellows from the University of Southern California. Lieberman, who is also chair and professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Keck School... Read More »
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Meet J. Dominic Femino, MD, leader of the USC Sarcoma Program
Monday, April 22, 2024
Orthopaedic oncologist J. Dominic Femino, MD, is an associate professor of clinical orthopaedic surgery and chief of musculoskeletal oncology at the Keck School of Medicine, and is leading the USC Sarcoma Program at Keck Medicine of USC. In an interview with HSC News, Femino discussed his goals for taking orthopaedic... Read More »
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The value of art in medical recovery
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Keck Medicine of USC and schools throughout the university have implemented a wide variety of artistic programs for sick and injured patients of all ages. Each program was developed from research showing that creativity promotes healing, physical health and overall wellbeing. To read more, click here.... Read More »
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Sean Penn to speak at USC Mann commencement
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Oscar-winning actor, filmmaker and philanthropist Sean Penn will deliver the keynote address at the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences’ commencement on Saturday, May 11. The ceremony will honor 351 graduates who have earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in pharmacy, pharmacology and drug development, regulatory... Read More »
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Alzeimer’s risk factors among Californians from the Middle East and North Africa
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
A new study led by the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute is set to illuminate the under-explored domain of brain aging and risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias among Middle Eastern and North African adults in the United States. Addressing this research gap is important... Read More »
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Earth Month events coming to the Health Sciences Campus
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
April is Earth Month, a time when people all over the world celebrate the planet and reflect on humanity’s relationship with it. This year, the Health Sciences Campus is offering a wide range of events, activities and discounts for faculty, students and staff. Earth Day — Monday, April 22 Free... Read More »
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LA Business Journal nominates Shannon Bradley for DEI Executive of the Year
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
On March 21st, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leaders from USC — including Keck Medicine of USC and the Keck School of Medicine of USC — attended the 2024 Los Angeles Business Journal Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Symposium to take part in conversations with other industry leaders. This year, Shannon... Read More »
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Right Meds Collaborative named Community of Practice team to advance health equity
Monday, April 8, 2024
The American Pharmacists Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have named the California Right Meds Collaborative — led by the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences — as one of six Community of Practice teams for a national project. Titled, “Advancing Health Equity with Pharmacy-Based Strategies, Pharmacists... Read More »
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President of Occupational Therapy Association of California to deliver keynote address
Monday, April 8, 2024
Bryant Edwards, OTD, OTR/L, BCP, MPH, a national leader in the field of occupational therapy, has been named the commencement speaker for the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. An alumnus of USC, Edwards is the executive director of rehabilitation and professional services at Children’s Hospital Los... Read More »