A smarter device to treat pediatric hydrocephalus and ease parents‘ worry
Startup specializes in sensor technology for the first “smart” system seen as a boon for patients.
Drug from USC and Harvard Scientists to Treat Hearing Loss Shows Promise
Early findings show the drug helps build connections between nerve cells. It’s not yet available for humans, but it shows potential.
Children’s Eye Cancer Treatment Takes Big Step Forward
Innovative research for retinoblastoma may help children preserve their vision — and avoid risky surgery.
To Tackle Diabetes, a Global Research Team Turns to 3D Modeling
Diabetes affects 400 million people around the world. Scientists hope that their models of the cells behind the disease can unlock better treatment.
Trojan undergrad believes in the power of science to conquer cancer
Cancer researcher and graduating senior Sophie Wix will pursue medical breakthroughs this fall as USC’s first Fulbright scholar to the University of Cambridge and the United Kingdom.
Gift supports biomedical therapeutics at USC
Retired ophthalmologist Allen Ginsburg and his wife, Charlotte, donate $10 million to name the USC Institute for Biomedical Therapeutics.
Computer programmer or doctor? For this medical student, the answer is both
Ketetha Olengue has a special interest in the convergence of health and technology: She’s had a pacemaker since she was 9.
Hearing loss study at USC, Harvard shows hope for millions
Scientists develop method to repair damaged structures deep inside the ear.
Scientists launch global effort to find the next diabetes drug
USC researchers issue a call to scientists to help them create the first comprehensive model of a cell that is central to diabetes, the pancreatic beta cell.
Metal-detection technique inspires USC cancer researchers
USC Michelson Center scientists use metal-tagged markers and a patient’s blood sample, aiming for precise treatments of cancerous cells that spread to other organs.
What we know about encryption and how it could improve cybersecurity
USC researchers develop a powerful tool using pulses of light to translate and protect data.
Bacteria or virus? Trojan-led startup works on a simple test
Doctors still don’t have a fast and reliable method for diagnosing respiratory infections, but new venture aims at changing that.
Calling on students to develop fresh approaches to total patient care
The USC Iovine and Young Academy is starting work on a new track for students to help patients participate in their own care.
Creating new heart muscle out of stem cells? This grad student is doing it
PhD student Joycelyn Yip ultimately hopes to test heart disease treatments in ways that reduce risk to patients.
Deep Brain Stimulation and the Girl No One Believed
Wires implanted in her brain bring life back to a Southern California teen with dystonia.
For a Boy Locked in His Own Body, These Doctors Brought Hope
Children with dystonia get up and walk again through science, engineering and a brain implant procedure from a team at USC.
International team uncovers new approach to combat deadly fungal infection
Researchers from USC and France identify a gene-regulating protein that is critical for the survival of a pathogenic fungus.
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.
When Physicians, Scientists and Engineers Come Together
They tackle problems from different directions, but their work shows the promise of convergent bioscience.
To Get Treatments to Patients Faster, Make Worlds Collide
Convergence melds life science, physical sciences and engineering to find answers to perplexing problems in health.
Gary Michelson: Man with a Plan
At USC, philanthropist Gary Michelson just put scientists’ and engineers’ efforts into overdrive.
Great Minds Converge on Our Biggest Biomedical Problems
Gary Michelson advances the university’s efforts to fast-track detection and treatment of diseases.
Brain prosthesis aims to provide breakthrough for people struggling with memory loss
The device, designed at USC, builds on research involving electrical signals that travel across regions of the brain’s memory center.
Trojan’s heart is in the right place where health and medication are vital
Inspired to find answers by her grandfather’s chronic condition, USC junior conducts research that may benefit drug discovery and development.