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.
Trojan co-leads $39 million push to detect Alzheimer’s earlier
USC Dornsife psychologist Duke Han is co-leading the nationwide effort, which is funded by the National Institute on Aging.
Online racism, including algorithmic bias, linked to negative impacts on Black adolescents’ mental health
The USC Rossier research team, led by Brendesha Tynes, analyzed daily diary surveys.
Quality of life and fertility in male cancer survivorship: A Q&A with USC urologist Kian Asanad
Reproductive urologist and microsurgeon Kian Asanad shares how he keeps quality of life and family top of mind when providing fertility treatment for male cancer patients.
Yang Chai installed as dean of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
The clinician-scientist is also the school’s associate dean of research and served as interim dean.
Mark Humayun installed as Slivinski Chair in Macular Degeneration Research
The noted ophthalmologist and University Professor is the co-inventor of Argus II, which offers functional sight to people with complete retinal blindness.
