$5 million gift funds new cancer research initiative
Dr. David B. Agus joined the Keck faculty in April to lead the new Center for Applied Molecular Medicine. Full Story »
Dean Puliafito featured on cover of industry magazine
The May 10 issue of Ocular Surgery News highlights Puliafito's role in developing optical coherence tomography. Full Story »
Baxter Foundation celebrates 50 years of giving to USC
The Donald E. and Delia B. Baxter Foundation celebrates five decades of support. Full Story »
Symposium shines light on macular degeneration
Dean Carmen Puliafito hosts faculty, staff, students and the governing board of the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Full Story »
Peter Jones receives prestigious award for cancer research
The Landon-AACR award is among the top honors that can be bestowed on a cancer researcher. Full Story »
USC hosts celebration marking acquisition of hospitals
USC leadership gathered to celebrate the acquisition of USC University Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital on April 15. Full Story »
Drug effects on Alzheimer’s patients the focus of new study
Antipsychotic drugs are linked to weight and cholesterol changes in those with Alzheimer's Disease. Full Story »
Small dietary changes may improve diabetes risk in Latino teens, study finds
Reducing sugar intake and increasing fiber appears to improve type 2 diabetes risk in Latino adolescents. Full Story »
USC celebrates purchase of two hospitals
The transition to new ownership is hailed by employees of the University Hospital and Norris Cancer Hospital. Full Story »
Got spirit? Let's hear it! Keck fetes students on Spirit Day
Trojan Spirit Day was held on Mar. 30 complete with food, folks and fun. Full Story »
Study links football losses to heightened risk of fatal heart attacks
The risk is even higher after a Super Bowl loss, according to the study led by Robert Kloner. Full Story »
Striking a match
The class of 2009 tore into their futures on Match Day. Full Story »
Researchers identify mechanism regulating movement of blood-forming stem cells
Gregor Adams is lead author on the study that may lead to improved efficiency of bone marrow transplants. Full Story »
Striking a match
The class of 2009 tore into their futures on Match Day. Full Story »
Addressing the issue of ethics
Medical students packed in to the Aresty Auditorium for a unique presentation of health care policy reports by their classmates. Full Story »
As Latinos assimilate, sun safety declines according to study
Those ranked high in acculturation were less likely to take steps to protect themselves from sun exposure. Full Story »
USC researchers study folic acid supplements
Researchers conducting a random trial discover that the supplements are linked to a higher risk of prostate cancer. Full Story »
Researchers find gene variant linking autism with gastrointestinal dysfunction
The study led by Pat Levitt appears in the March issue of the journal Pediatrics. Full Story »
Alcohol and hepatitis C are a dangerous cocktail, Keck researchers find
For people with hepatitis C, alcohol greatly increases the risk of developing a common form of liver cancer. Full Story »
USC signs agreement to purchase two private hospitals
USC and Tenet Healthcare Corp. signed a definitive agreement for USC to acquire the USC University Hospital and USC Norris Cancer Hospital. Full Story »
Rohit Varma honored for glaucoma research
The professor of ophthalmology and preventive medicine was honored by the Glaucoma Research Foundation in January. Full Story »
Keck dinner focuses on clinician-scientist mentoring
More than 65 Keck faculty and students attended the Clinician-Scientist Mentoring Dinner held Jan. 27 at USC’s University Park Campus. Full Story »
Green tea blocks benefits of cancer drug, study finds
In the treatment of multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma, green tea renders a certain drug ineffective. Full Story »
HSC kicks off campus planning process
An executive planning committee charged with developing a Health Sciences Campus Master Plan for the future kicked off their planning process Jan. 8. Full Story »
Keck School opens new and improved student lounge
The new-and-improved student lounge opened on Jan. 22. Full Story »
Keck School honors Donald Skinner at retirement celebration
Colleagues celebrated the illustrious career of Donald Skinner, who has served as professor and chair of urology since 1980. Full Story »
Humayun named inaugural holder of chair in biomedical sciences
USC President Steven Sample presents Professor Mark Humayun with the honor at a dinner on Jan. 14. Full Story »
USC’s nanoscience initiative rolls threes
USC's biomedical nanoscience program makes huge progress on a tiny, tiny scale. Full Story »
New program offers innovative care to high-risk pregnancies
Program provides specialized fetal surgery to treat conditions while the baby is inside the womb. Full Story »
USC study finds shortcomings in care for advanced liver disease
Standard therapy for hepatitis C and advanced liver disease did not slow or prevent the progression of serious liver disease. Full Story »
