USC’s first Hack for Health event highlights high-tech ways to cope with cancer
One participant’s physical challenges inspire an app designed to help himself and others.
Researchers answer call to develop safe, effective strategies for tissue regeneration
The key for C-DOCTOR team is to understand what stem cells can do and then deliver them for patient care.
USC delegation puts Cal Grants in focus in Sacramento
President Nikias, trustees and senior administrators meet with legislators to discuss key issues facing the university and its students.
Makeathon sole survivors: Teams face 30-hour deadline in USC’s biomedical challenge
This year’s mission: Design devices for a neuromuscular disorder known as ‘foot drop.’
Renowned chemical engineer and nanomedicine pioneer joining USC
Mark E. Davis, whose work holds promise for cancer treatment, will join the faculties of USC Viterbi, Keck School of Medicine of USC and USC Dornsife this fall.
USC announces plans for new hospital
The medical facility will focus on services emphasized by the Keck Medicine of USC enterprise.
State of the University: ‘If we lose an inclusive spirit, we lose our souls and our selves’
President C. L. Max Nikias underscores importance of diversity, extends the Campaign for USC and sets out grand vision for a new hospital.
USC Viterbi researcher’s work seeks to help those who really have to go
Team studies tissue regeneration, which could lead to help for millions who grapple with bladder control.
Giant magnet, heavy as a dozen cars, installed at Stevens Hall for breakthrough MRI machine
The machine — the only one of its kind in North America — will allow scientists to advance research on Alzheimer’s, autism and more.
Big data could be the new hope for the future of health
The curation and analysis of health data may lead to new ways of treating diseases, USC researchers say in public awareness film.
Life science lab and chair endowed at USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
The lab will be named in honor of the donor’s father, whose research in tissue repair and regeneration led to multiple U.S. patents.
Community biotech summit opens new world for eager youths
USC event in East L.A. on careers in STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — features retired astronaut and leading physician, both of them Trojans.
A Trojan’s view from space: Q&A with astronaut Carlos Noriega
He spent more than 500 hours in space, craving potato chips — but his priorities are down-to-earth: sharing the importance of a STEM education.
Michelson Center aim: Bring biologists, engineers together, fast-track groundbreaking research
The building — with open labs and state-of-the-art technology — will be the largest within the University Park Campus when it opens in fall 2017.
Steve Kay returns to lead USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience
The pioneering center will bring together interdisciplinary teams to better understand human health and develop new life-saving devices and therapeutics.
LA County supervisors honor USC President Nikias for university’s achievements
Nikias praises county’s support of the university’s mission and looks ahead to biotech park as the next big partnership.
Postdoc sheds light on brain disease and cancer with help of fruit flies
One of 11 new postdoctoral fellows receives support from USC and Mexico’s equivalent of the National Science Foundation.
USC to teach researchers how to analyze biomedical information
The nation’s first Training Coordination Center aims to spot trends among enormous amounts of data.
Sen. Kevin de León talks biotech with USC leaders
Research in regenerative medicine can be a game-changer in the treatment of damaged organs, the senator says.
USC president discusses transfer rates and biotech jobs with community college leaders
The visiting chancellor and nine college presidents oversee the Los Angeles Community College District, the nation’s largest.
Rep. Steny Hoyer praises USC’s efforts to boost Los Angeles biotech industry
High-ranking congressional leader says public-private collaboration on biotech park can serve as a model.
Curries’ $10 million gift supports medical research and education
Donation will help endow the Keck School of Medicine of USC and support construction of the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience.
USC-LA effort lands another $2.5 million to spur manufacturing economy
Department of Commerce leader heads a roundtable of business, government and higher education leaders to discuss the future of a biotech corridor near the Health Sciences Campus.
Los Angeles leaders discuss biotech at roundtable discussion with Commerce official
Business, city and university representatives discuss potential for permanent, high-paying jobs.