Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ may limit improvements in blood sugar after bariatric surgery
USC researchers studied the relationship between PFAS exposure and changes in markers of type 2 diabetes in teens who underwent the weight-reduction surgery.
From Lab to Launch: Inside USC’s Fast-Growing Ecosystem of Health Startups
From patches that restore vision to compounds that kill brain tumors, drug and device discoveries by USC researchers are reaching patients faster than ever before.
What cancer screenings should older adults get?
A USC medical oncologist explains what cancers older adults should be screened for, when to start routine screenings — and possibly when to stop.
USC research improves understanding of how Narcan works
New mapping reveals how naloxone reverses opioid overdose, providing a molecular blueprint for more effective drugs.
Should you go to the emergency room or urgent care?
A Keck Medicine of USC expert helps you decide what to do when an unexpected medical problem arises.
USC Iovine and Young Academy Launches Nation’s First Human Technology Interaction Degree to Prepare Students for AI-Transformed Workforce
Share News Releases USC Iovine and Young Academy Launches Nation’s First Human Technology Interaction Degree to Prepare Students for AI-Transformed Workforce December 22, 2025 The new degree prepares students to work and build alongside emerging technologies, equipping them with full-stack...
Trojan positions the O.C. institution he leads to thrive in changing higher ed landscape
In the years since Anthony Lee became president of Westcliff University, the Irvine school has grown to 2,000 students from 100 and earned its accreditation.
Agreement expands USC global impact in geospatial science
USC Dornsife’s Spatial Sciences will work with Geospatial World, an India-based organization that advances the field through international conferences, thought leadership and consulting.
Can a retinal implant reverse macular degeneration?
USC researchers are launching a clinical trial examining whether specially bioengineered stem cells might restore eyesight.
How researchers are learning what makes a police stop feel respectful
USC Dornsife led an effort to analyze bodycam footage from 1,000 traffic stops across Los Angeles — data now helping train AI tools aimed at improving safety, accountability and respectful treatment during stops.
