USC KSoM Faculty Member, Dr. Mark Humayun, receives $6M Award from California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)

The University of Southern California (USC) Office of Research & Innovation (OORI) is delighted to announce and highlight a recent award made by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), amounting to $6M, to Dr. Mark Humayun, University Professor of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Engineering, Cornelius J. Pings Chair in Biomedical Sciences, Director, USC Ginsburg Institute…

USC Viterbi Faculty Member, Dr. Yasser Khan, Selected for Prestigious Packard Fellows for Science and Engineering 2024 Class

The Research Strategy & Development (RSD) unit within USC’s Office of Research & Innovation (OORI) worked to support the nomination of faculty members for the 2024 nomination cycle of the Packard Fellows for Science and Engineering award. The Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering is a prestigious program established by the David and Lucile Packard…

USC OORI Awards Faculty-led Proposal Focused on Sustainability, Humanities, and Social Sciences

The University of Southern California (USC) has developed a robust internal funding track to support faculty members in their efforts to obtain federally funded grants. As part of this, USC’s Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) has announced a new award made with joint support from the President’s Sustainability Initiative Award and the Humanities &…

OORI + RSD Assist the USC CLIMA Center Proposal, Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

USC’s Research Strategy & Development (RSD) subdivision, within the Office of Research & Innovation (OORI), is vital for advancing the university’s research mission. RSD staff provide strategic guidance, facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, and secure funding for high-impact projects. By fostering innovation and supporting researchers, RSD help support USC’s  cutting-edge research activities and scholarly excellence across diverse…

OORI + RSD Assist with USC-Led, HEI-Funded Study Targeting Air Pollutant Exposures and Health Risks in Southern California

USC’s Office of Research & Innovation (OORI) strives to maximize the support provided to USC faculty in their efforts to obtain federal funding to support various research activities. OORI’s Research Strategy & Development (RSD) subdivision provides more in-depth support in the spirit of this objective, working with faculty members at all stages of the grant…

Monthly Newsletter – August 2024

Dear Colleagues,   I hope your new academic year is off to a good start. I am also very pleased to offer a warm welcome to you and all new researchers to our institution.   Our OORI team encourages you to engage with our research and innovation ecosystems by using our seed grants and services to help…

Monthly Newsletter – July 2024

Dear Colleagues,   Your research produces solutions that address the most complex issues and problems. Whether through small grants or large contracts, your scholarship elevates understanding, discovery, and solutions. In FY24, USC research expenditures grew by over 10% to another historic high.  The world-changing research at USC evolves from labs to markets when we patent and…

Monthly Newsletter – June 2024

Dear Colleagues,  I hope you are finding time to relax and recharge this summer while continuing to pursue new and continuing research. Your work is a cornerstone of the eminence of our university.  The OORI team nurtures and promotes research, scholarship, creativity, and innovation at USC. If you are new to research or simply feel…

USC OORI Awards Two Faculty-led Projects under the Ming Hsieh Institute Research Award

The University of Southern California (USC) Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) is thrilled to announce the recipients of the prestigious Ming Hsieh Institute Research Award, a significant recognition that underscores USC’s commitment to advancing the field of translational research. The Ming Hsieh Institute for Research on Engineering-Medicine for Cancer (MHI) sponsors the Ming Hsieh…

USC OORI Awards Seven Faculty-led Proposals under the President’s Sustainability Initiative Award

The University of Southern California (USC) Office of Research and Innovation (OORI) has proudly announced seven new awardees for the prestigious President’s Sustainability Initiative Award. This award, which integrates sustainability as a core value in USC’s strategic planning, is not just a recognition of their efforts but also a testament to their significant contributions to…