Author: Ethan Bochicchio On March 26, USC-licensed startup NeOnc Technologies Holdings Inc., having developed an intranasal drug delivery system for brain tumors, was listed for the first time on the Nasdaq. Based on intellectual property developed by USC Keck Medicine’s Dr. Thomas Chen, founder of NeOnc, the company is the first USC-licensed biotech company with…
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In a testament to the University of Southern California’s (USC) commitment to innovation and research excellence, six distinguished faculty members have been elected as Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) for the 2025 nomination cycle. This prestigious recognition underscores their significant contributions to their respective fields and highlights USC’s supportive environment for…
Dear Colleagues, We understand that the new guidance (NOT-OD-25-068) issued by the National Institute of Health (NIH) on Friday has caused concern across the research community. We are working with our partners – including AAU, Big Ten Academic Alliance, American Association of Medical Colleges, American Hospital Association, and Research America – to fully understand its…
Dear Colleagues, On behalf of our OORI team, please accept my heartfelt thoughts and sympathies for all of you affected by our recent devastating wildfires. The impact of the disaster has been recognized across the globe. It has been touching to see the humanity in our world and our Trojan Family come together during this…
Dear Colleagues, We know that many of you have been receiving questions about two memos issued by the White House Office of Management and Budget yesterday and today ordering a temporary freeze on grants and loans disbursed by the federal government. Following is guidance you may forward to your faculty, deans, and research deans for…
The University of Southern California’s (USC) Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) is thrilled to announce the recent award made by the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) to Dr. Peter Mancall and the USC-Huntington Early Modern Studies Institute (EMSI) based at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences. Dr. Peter Mancall previously received…
The University of Southern California (USC) and Techstars Digital Economy Program’s inaugural University Catalyst program commenced at the close of 2024, following a successful 10-week program that ran from September through November. The USC and Techstars University Catalyst Program is a collaborative initiative between the University of Southern California (USC) and Techstars, aimed at fostering…
The University of Southern California (USC) Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) has announced two new awardees named under the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Research Program. Research focused on generative AI enables faculty to explore groundbreaking technologies that have the potential to revolutionize industries, from healthcare to education. It fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing researchers to…
The University of Southern California (USC) Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) has announced four new awardees under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Planning Award. The University of Southern California (USC) offers the SBIR/STTR Planning Award to support faculty in preparing competitive proposals for federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)…
IP Momentum Event As part of the USC and Techstars Digital Economy Program, the partners recently hosted a 2-day bootcamp event designed for USC faculty and staff – IP Momentum. The bootcamp was geared towards members of the USC community engaged in technology licensing and commercialization processes, with a focus on the critical steps necessary…