Identifying the genetic risks in psychiatric diseases
Two USC researchers lead a global effort to collect data on genetic factors that lead to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Full Story »
USC researchers advance understanding of prostate cancer development
A study finds that inactivation of a specific protein associated with cancer development halts prostate tumor progression in the animal model. Full Story »
USC Norris receives $20 million bequest
The bequest from the late Henrietta Lee is part of her lasting legacy of support for cancer research, education and patient care. Full Story »
Keck School names Inderbir Gill chair of Department of Urology
Gill also will direct the newly created USC Institute of Urology and will serve as associate dean for Clinical Innovation at Keck. Full Story »
Scholarship luncheon unites donors with recipients
Twenty-one scholarship recipients meet their donors at the Annual Scholarship Luncheon held Nov. 18. Full Story »
Pat Levitt to lead Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute
A neuroscientist from Vanderbilt University, Levitt also will have joint appointment in Medicine and Pharmacy. Full Story »
CNN’s Larry King hosts discussion of childhood obesity
Dean Puliafito joined health policy leaders to discuss the childhood obesity epidemic as part of the Southern California Health Leadership Panel. Full Story »
LAC+USC moves into new facility
Medical center staff and physicians successfully move more than 400 patients in a 36-hour period. Full Story »
Keck School establishes Division of Health Sciences Education
New division oversees undergraduate and post-graduate programs in clinical medicine and research. Full Story »
Researchers identify key mechanism regulating neural stem cell development
Findings provide insight into potential therapies for neurodegenerative disorders and cancers. Full Story »
A refugee camp in the heart of the cityKeck students experience life in a refugee camp in a simulation sponsored by Doctors Without Borders. Full Story »
Awards recognize Keck School’s best and brightest
The school’s top second- and third-year students were honored at an October reception. Full Story »
USC prepares to shake out!
The Health Sciences Campus will participate in
the Great Southern California ShakeOut on Nov. 13. Full Story »
Technology that can transform healthcare
USC hosts its second annual conference on the shrinking gap between humans and machines. Full Story »
