USC health economist Darius Lakdawalla elected to National Academy of Medicine
The academy recognized Lakdawalla for transforming the study of value in health care.
USC Rossier celebrates Mary Andres’ 25-year career at retirement event
Andres shaped the school’s well-regarded Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy program.
Robotaxis keep riders safe, but what about their data?
Although well-established frameworks help engineers identify privacy risks, there is little practical guidance for choosing the actual tools that are supposed to safeguard data, research from USC experts and colleagues finds.
Researchers invent new AI tool to automate detection of cancer in blood samples
The USC-developed innovation detects cancer cells in blood samples (liquid biopsies) in as little as 10 minutes and identifies hard-to-find cells without human assistance.
What to know about genetic testing for breast cancer
If you or a family member has had breast cancer, you could qualify for genetic testing. Learn more.
New NIH-funded center to help older adults live longer, healthier lives
USC, Cedars-Sinai and UCLA receive a $6.5 million grant from the National Institute on Aging — part of the National Institutes of Health — to create the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center.
To save an endangered species, start with the right DNA blueprint
New research led by USC Dornsife shows that when scientists rely on similar but different species, findings from genetic data can be distorted by up to 60%. That puts vulnerable species at greater risk.
Drug development effort gets $3.2 million federal grant
USC physician-scientists Denis Evseenko and Toby Maher are working on a regenerative drug to block the cells that promote fibrosis, or scarring, in the lungs.
New USC study highlights supply and demand gaps in after-school programs
While Lynwood parents praise existing after-school opportunities, those surveyed voiced a need for variety, accessibility and dependable transportation.
USC students advise unlikely program that supports national education offerings
Three recent USC Price grads got the chance to work with a foundation launched by the iconic rock band Metallica.
