Zebrafish help USC scientists understand a common birth defect
Craniosynostosis can cause mental retardation and even death. Read more
To diversify research, USC teams with Florida universities on cancer disparities
Federal grant will address disease in Latinos and African-Americans, and help train the next generation of cancer researchers Read more
Pituitary tumors that invade bone, brain to be focus of USC research
National Institutes of Health will back USC’s research of little-studied tumors — the results could provide potential targets for precise treatment. Read more
Yang Chai elected to National Academy of Medicine
Ostrow Associate Dean of Research Yang Chai PhD ’91, DDS ’96 has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), a membership which is considered one of...... Read more
$11 million National Institute on Aging grant supports research on air pollution and Alzheimer’s
Research will address the neglected role of environmental neurotoxins in the development of Alzheimer’s Read more
$1 million from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation furthers research to end homelessness
The Homelessness Policy Research Institute based at USC Price drives work to end homelessness in Los Angeles County by convening top researchers and policymakers Read more
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Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies
The Wrigley Institute, based on Catalina Island, is the focal point of USC's research into marine biology and marine environmental sciences.
Center for Economic and Social Research
USC Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Institute for Biomedical Therapeutics
Institute for Creative Technologies
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Innovation
Cryptography
The RSA algorithm, co-invented by the Viterbi School's Len Adleman (the "A" in RSA), is amathematical method to ensure secure communications. The RSA algorithm is used worldwide to secure internet, banking, smart card and credit card transactions.
Cell Phones
The Internet
Training American Soldiers in Foreign Cultures
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