Author: Jordan Locy, Ethan Bochicchio & Aaron K. Nordman In September 2020, Dr. Bodour Salhia founded CpG Diagnostics, intent on transforming cancer diagnostics through innovative epigenetic technology. High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC), the most aggressive subtype of epithelial ovarian cancer, requires timely specialist management. Utilizing the patented OvaPrint, the only cell-free DNA methylation blood test…
Author: Jordan Locy
Author: Jordan Locy & Ethan Bochicchio In late 2021, researchers Denis Evseenko and Frank Petrigliano were awarded a $6 million grant from the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine for their breakthrough, having used a stem cell-based bio-implant to delay joint degeneration and repair cartilage in a large animal model. Today, joined by Jay R. Lieberman,…
The University of Southern California (USC) and Techstars are proud to announce the newest cohort of university catalyst companies selected for the USC and Techstars program. The USC and Techstars program is a collaborative effort led by USC’s Office of Research and Innovation (OORI), that brings Techstars expertise and programmatic offerings to USC students and…
The University of Southern California (USC) and Techstars are thrilled to announce that applications for the 2026 USC & Techstars Accelerator are officially open as of August 25, 2025. The USC and Techstars program is a collaborative effort led by USC’s Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) that brings Techstars’ expertise and programmatic offerings to…
The University of Southern California’s Alfred E. Mann Institute (AMI) is preparing to announce a new round of strategic investments in groundbreaking medical technologies and innovations. Under the leadership of Managing Director Tariq Warsi, AMI continues to advance its mission of bridging the gap between early-stage biomedical research and commercially viable products that improve and…
The University of Southern California has secured a major success in advancing university–industry partnerships through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Professors Brian E. Applegate, PhD, and John S. Oghalai, MD, along with their company partner AO Technologies LLC, have been awarded a Phase I NIH STTR grant…
On June 5, 2025, a packed house at USC’s Trojan Grand Ballroom witnessed the culmination of the first-ever USC and Techstars Digital Economy Accelerator, as nine dynamic startup teams pitched their ventures during an electrifying Demo Day. The event marked the official close of the 13-week accelerator, a groundbreaking collaboration between USC’s Office of Research and Innovation and Techstars, one of…
As an undergraduate at the USC Marshall School of Business, Wednesday Satterlee didn’t arrive on campus with a clear career path—but she left with a passion for innovation and a drive to support early-stage entrepreneurship. Thanks to mentorship and immersive experiences supported by the Office of Research and Innovation (OORI), Satterlee discovered a new direction…
The University of Southern California has officially launched innovation.usc.edu, a new website dedicated to elevating innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup activity across the university. Developed by the Office of Research and Innovation, the platform went live on May 30, 2025, and serves as a central gateway for the entire Trojan community to explore the people, programs,…
On April 29, 2025, the USC Office of Research and Innovation officially welcomed the inaugural class of the Early Career Innovator Award recipients, marking the launch of a new internal program designed to empower undergraduate and graduate students interested in innovation, startups, and translational research. Held at Rock & Reilly’s USC, the welcome mixer brought…