Two essential coral species are now basically extinct, but USC experts aren’t giving up hope
In the wake of a devastating marine heat wave that hit the Florida Keys in 2023, USC Dornsife coral biologists are collaborating with nationally esteemed marine labs to save the area’s troubled reefs.
My doctor says one thing; my family advises something else. What should I do?
Medical care is not one-size-fits-all. A USC medical oncologist explains how to choose the best treatment for you.
Just what is a heart murmur, anyway? A USC cardiologist explains
A diagnosis of a heart murmur sounds scary, but it might not be as frightening as you think. Keck Medicine of USC’s Oana Maria Penciu explains.
Study provides evidence that social-emotional learning programs improve academic performance
After publishing perspective-shifting research on the impact of social-emotional learning programs, Cheyeon Ha looks to continue this work at USC Rossier.
After the wildfires, science steps in to make homes safer
A program backed by USC Dornsife Public Exchange in collaboration with the Keck School of Medicine of USC offers free soil testing. It’s filling a critical gap created when government aid falls short and private testing proves costly.
In memoriam: Norah Ashe-McNalley, 60, director of The Writing Program at USC Dornsife
Under her leadership, the program — USC’s largest department — grew dramatically in both scope and prestige.
Adoption of electric vehicles tied to real-world reductions in air pollution, study finds
“This immediate impact on air pollution is really important because it also has an immediate impact on health,” said USC’s Erika Garcia, the study’s senior author.
Can certain foods prevent stomach cancer?
A Keck Medicine of USC expert discusses what to know about stomach cancer, diet and more.
‘Trojan Talks,’ Episode 5: Interim President Beong-Soo Kim talks with Eileen Crimmins
PODCAST: Kim and Crimmins, one of the world’s leading scholars in aging and population health, discuss how scientists measure aging and longevity — and why living longer does not always mean living healthier.
Hastings Foundation makes new, long-term pledge to support pulmonary research at USC
The Pasadena-based foundation’s total support of USC research now tops $75 million since 1961.
