Collaborating to turn memory loss into a distant memory
USC Viterbi and the Keck School of Medicine of USC are working on human trials for a revolutionary brain prosthesis to repair and restore lost memories.
Common drug shows promise in extending lifespan
Scientists say mifepristone, used in cancer and reproductive care, could pave the way for anti-aging treatments.
Shedding light on the secret to maintaining a youthful immune system
A small subset of blood stem cells make an outsized contribution to maintaining either a youthful balance or an age-related imbalance of the two main types of immune cells, a USC study finds.
Hope in Sight for Brain Tumor Patients at USC
Surgeon propels progress against the toughest tumors by funding clinical testing of a new immunotherapy drug.
Generosity Transforms Surgery and AI at USC
Philanthropy boosts innovation in urology and supports the work of Inderbir Gill.
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases postpartum depression risk for at least 3 years
USC researchers are among the first to examine the link between air pollution and depression more than a year after the baby’s birth.
USC wins $25 million grant to explore Alzheimer’s ‘exposome’
The ambitious project will study influences on dementia risk and resilience as varied as pollution, education and policy.
Collaboration between USC engineers, doctors provides hope for patients with severe depression, mood disorders
USC Viterbi’s Maryam Shanechi works with researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC in the hopes of creating game-changing new therapies.
‘Eye Care for All’ program triples in size and inspires undergraduates
The daylong event, aimed at introducing underrepresented students to careers in eye care, featured lectures, hands-on experiences and mentorship opportunities at the USC Roski Eye Institute.
Alumna leads charge to close the racial wealth gap and achieve health equity
USC Gould graduate Aysha Pamukcu is combining her passion for social justice and public interest law.
