Eileen Crimmins and Manuel Pastor have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The prestigious honorary society recognizes exceptional individuals from academia, the arts, industry, public policy and research and engages them in addressing significant global and national challenges.
Small ‘good cholesterol’ particles may have a role in Alzheimer’s prevention
First-ever study to measure high-density lipoprotein particle numbers in spinal fluid led by Keck School of Medicine of USC.
A protein that enables us to detect cold and menthol may also be key to migraine headaches
The laboratory findings point to a target for new treatments that could mean relief for millions suffering from debilitating pain.
Newborn cells in the epileptic brain provide a potential target for treatment
A study led by USC Stem Cell and the USC Neurorestoration Center presents evidence that adults can replenish at least some of what they’ve lost by generating new brain cells, and that this process is dramatically altered in patients with long-term epilepsy.
Scientists discover genetic variants that speed up and slow down brain aging
The findings from USC-led consortium ENIGMA of 15 “hot spots” in the genome could provide new drug targets to resist developmental delays, Alzheimer’s disease and other degenerative brain disorders.
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News
COMMENCEMENT 2022: USC Viterbi graduate Patricia Garcia is winning accolades for her company that allows students to thrift their logo clothing and other branded items.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: Abby Erckenbrack says the lessons she learned and friendships she formed will last a lifetime.
At 8 a.m. PDT, the Association of American Universities will livestream the speech on how American universities and Ukraine can work together to rebuild the country's higher ed sector; a Q&A follows.
COMMENCEMENT 2022: USC alumni return to their alma mater to watch their children receive degrees of their own.
Announcements
- Zumberge Research Coordination & Team Building AwardThe Office of Research is launching a new Zumberge grant program! The Zumberge Research Coordination & Team Building (RCTB) Award provides opportunities to foster new collaborations between USC faculty, as well as…
- Monthly Update – April 2022Cases in Los Angeles County continue to rise; however, hospitalizations due to COVID-19 remain relatively low. At USC, many protocols (including masking) are optional in most settings. Masking is still…
- Monthly Update – March 2022As of March 7, 2022, indoor masking is strongly recommended, but not required, for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals to protect them against COVID-19. Masking is still required in some areas…