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.
In memoriam: Jane Goodall, trailblazer who helped advance the study of great apes at USC Dornsife
The college named the primatologist a Distinguished Emeritus Professor in 1991, the same year it established the Jane Goodall Research Center.
$10 million gift launches Renaud Family Business of Healthcare Innovation Program
The gift from Ronald and Marianne Renaud to USC Marshall will empower students, faculty and businesses to tackle society’s most pressing health and wellness challenges.
