USC at the Leading Edge of AI

From diagnosing disease to accelerating drug development, USC researchers are using artificial intelligence to tackle urgent real-world challenges — while keeping ethics, empathy and human impact at the center of innovation.

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Issue Two, 2026

Trojan Talks

Episode 9: Beong-Soo Kim and Prem Natarajan

USC President Beong-Soo Kim sits down with Prem Natarajan, executive vice president, head of Enterprise AI, and chief scientist at Capital One, and USC research professor of computer science with distinction, to discuss how AI is reshaping organizations and what it means for universities and the future of talent.

Collaborating in Research and Care

USC United Against Alzheimer’s

USC researchers and clinicians are making groundbreaking strides in the treatment, prevention and care of Alzheimer’s.

Scanning the past

USC researchers unlock ancient secrets with cutting-edge technologies

USC researchers’ CT scans of two Egyptian mummies demonstrate the power of advanced imaging technologies to bridge the gap between the present day and the ancient world.

alzheimer's scan

A Collaborative Approach to Solving Alzheimer’s Disease

Some of USC’s leading Alzheimer’s disease researchers — Paul Aisen, Arthur Toga, Jinkook Lee, Daniel Nation and Helena Chui — discuss how collaboration across the university has accelerated the discovery of new approaches to the prevention and treatment of this enigmatic disease.

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    Trojan Alumni

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    At the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, Michelle Commander is preserving the truth of African American history and culture.

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    On Campus

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    The immersive Healthcare Day of Discovery introduces high school students to career opportunities within the field.

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    USC researchers found that targeting the thymus can reduce age-related inflammation and improve cancer outcomes.

    Jul 30, 2026