Samuel Roberts’ dad passed away just before COVID vaccines became widely available. Since then, the USC Price Master of Public Policy student has worked to increase vaccinations and reduce health disparities in the Inland Empire.
COVID-19 Heroes
Five Trojan public health experts share their personal stories about facing down a global health crisis.
When COVID-19 hit Southern California, Keck Medicine of USC mobilized to protect the hardest-hit, highest-risk communities.
They had to rethink how to connect with the public. Turns out “Botticelli on Zoom” and art talks from the couch might change the way Americans get their culture fix.
An air sampling method created by USC Viterbi researchers to measure air quality has been adopted by the Department of Homeland Security to better understand COVID-19’s spread.
See USC health professionals help roll out one of the country’s largest COVID-19 responses.
A USC study reveals how therapies targeting a molecular chaperone called GRP78 might offer protection against COVID-19 and future coronaviruses.
Throughout a year of stress and anxiety, Keck Medicine of USC front-line caregivers found guidance and respite via significantly expanded support programs.
It’s not easy for people experiencing homelessness to find their way to a vaccination site. That’s why the Street Medicine team is focused on bringing the vaccines to them.
Trust the science. Follow the data. Keck Medicine of USC confronts the coronavirus pandemic with strategies centered on rigorous research.