Discovery involving sodium could lead to safer painkillers such as fentanyl
A study by USC scientists and colleagues shows a potential new way to make the nation’s deadliest painkiller, fentanyl, safer.
Pioneering pharmacy professor learned early to work hard and help others
TITLE IX: For almost five decades at USC, Jean Chen Shih has excelled at research and in teaching. She says the groundbreaking legislation is as important now as it was 50 years ago.
USC School of Pharmacy, Department of Biomedical Engineering announce naming gifts
The substantial gift from innovator and physicist Alfred E. Mann will expand USC’s activities at the intersection of health sciences and engineering.
New drug shows promise for fighting both COVID-19 and cancer
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the Cleveland Clinic Florida have published studies of a protein implicated in both COVID-19 and multiple types of cancer, and a new drug that interferes with its effects.
Keck Hospital of USC nationally recognized with 7th consecutive ‘A’ hospital safety grade
Rating places the hospital once again among the safest in the country.
Bohnett fellow’s ultimate immersive learning experience: Working at the L.A. Board of Supervisors
Katrina Manrique’s interest in policies that better serve people in need of counseling and mental health resources was one of the reasons she applied for the 2022 David C. Bohnett Leadership Fellowship.
Study pinpoints 3 brain regions displaying telltale patterns in autistic individuals
USC scientists are the first to identify patterns of white matter connectivity exclusive to core autistic symptoms, pointing out a potential flaw in previous autism neuroscience research.
ER doctor shares her story to help others ‘on their journey to heal’
Michele Harper shared stories of compassion from her book, The Beauty in Breaking: A Memoir.
Research reveals key differences in brains of boys and girls with binge eating disorder
The study, done by a team of researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, underscores the need to boost research on men and boys with eating disorders.
Keck Medicine of USC enhances commitment to patient safety, quality care with 2 new leadership positions
Tom Bates will serve as the health system’s first chief quality officer, and Mary Virgallito is the first chief quality officer at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.
Alumnus and veteran turns personal struggle into meaningful career
Charles Stafford found a brotherhood in the U.S. Marines, but also a major interruption to his sobriety. Today, the USC social work graduate is helping others find their way to recovery.
Air purification strategy might reduce risk of COVID transmission in classrooms, indoor spaces
The strategy developed by USC Viterbi researchers might reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in classrooms and other indoor spaces by as much as tenfold.
New dialysis studies inform delivery of care, ways to improve patient outcomes
Clinical Fellow Eugene Lin finds dialysis facilities owned by nephrologists may provide better care. A second study evaluates the timing of dialysis and elective surgeries, finding days can make a big difference in post-surgery outcomes.
2 studies illustrate how injuries age the brain
USC research led by Andrei Irimia shows how traumatic injuries increase the brain’s “biological age” and highlights the need for early monitoring.
USC chapter of Dialogue Society focuses on outreach to older adults
Joining forces with existing chapters at UCLA and UCI, the USC chapter focuses on student outreach to older adults, including those living in senior communities.
Healing Hands
After a car accident resulted in the amputation of Priya Patel’s fingers and thumbs, a historic surgical milestone performed at Keck Medicine of USC got her life back on track.
Overcoming rejection, physical therapy student soars in hybrid, equity-focused program
Ebonee Stephens wanted to become a physical therapist since she was 10 years old, but that seemed nearly impossible in a field where only 5% of practitioners are Black.
USC medical student investigates mysterious breast disease and aims to educate women about it
Ivonne Verduzco seeks answers about a painful condition prevalent in Latinas.
High-tech map promotes access to medicine and pharmacy services
A USC-developed interactive mapping tool shows the location of every pharmacy in the United States — and which neighborhoods are “pharmacy deserts.”
USC launches large-scale study of dementia and diabetes in adults with Hispanic ancestry
The National Institute on Aging awarded Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers $3.7 million to explore the link between diabetes and brain health in the understudied group.
New USC center provides crime victims with free mental health services, support
The Trauma Recovery Center at the USC Suzanne-Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is the first comprehensive victim recovery behavioral health clinic at the university.
A Trojan mental health superhero takes the White House by storm
Carla Ibarra was among 30 young people who went to Washington to advocate for mental health action.
Air pollution, stress contribute to low-birth-weight babies for L.A. Latinas, study finds
Infants with low birth weight face increased risks of mortality and a multitude of long-term health troubles.
In memoriam: Selim Zilkha, 95, helped establish neurogenetic institute at Keck School of Medicine of USC
The visionary entrepreneur’s philanthropy was key in creating the Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute at the medical school.