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Education gap linked to differences in biological aging
USC research finds that Americans with less education are aging faster biologically than their peers with more schooling. The gap has grown over the last 30 years.
USC researchers develop brain imaging method to reveal hidden vascular changes with aging
The technique reveals how tiny blood vessels in the brain pulse with each heartbeat — changes that may hold clues to aging and diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Beong-Soo Kim and Arnold Schwarzenegger talk civil discourse at International Day of Democracy event
STORY, VIDEO and PHOTOS: In conversation with USC’s interim president, the former governor of California exhorted students to lean into “people power.”
Provider misperceptions, not knowledge or profit, drive inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in India
Overuse of antibiotics can lead to drug-resistant bacteria, “a problem for the whole world, not just India,” study finds.
USC Dornsife chemist wins major grant from new U.S.-U.K. quantum initiative
Stephen Bradforth was awarded one of eight exclusive grants to explore how quantum information affects chemical reactions and molecular systems.
America’s contentious relationship with direct democracy: Q&A with John Matsusaka
Matsusaka, a professor of finance and business economics at USC Marshall, talks about his recently published research on efforts to reduce people’s ability to propose ballot initiatives in their states.
Research That Saves Lives
USC is one of the nation’s premier research institutions, where bold ideas and cross-disciplinary collaboration fuel discovery and innovation. Our researchers tackle society’s most urgent challenges, delivering solutions that save lives and improve communities around the world. We are deeply grateful for the trust the American taxpayer has placed in USC’s research enterprise that advances our nation’s global and economic competitiveness.
Featured from USC Trojan Family Magazine
Q&A: Kim, USC senior vice president and general counsel for five years, talks about the challenges and opportunities ahead, his plans as interim president — and what practicing law and playing the cello have taught him about leadership.
USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim shares his recommendations for written and musical works that shed light on democratic values.
Interim President Beong-Soo Kim and other campus leaders speak to alumni about USC’s bright future and new initiatives ahead for the Alumni Association.
Cancer treatments are saving and extending more lives than ever. USC practitioners are guiding patients from diagnosis to treatment to facing their post-care future by connecting them with necessary resources.
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Latest Podcast Episodes
The Future of Wearable Technology with Yasser Khan
Yasser Khan is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at USC, whose work sits at the intersection of engineering, medicine and design. He gives us insight on how these devices will create a more precise picture into our health and wellness. Yasser talks about his work as an engineer in the healthcare space, what it takes to push a new idea forward and what the future holds for human-centered technology.
Living Long & Living Well: Longevity Today
How can we live long and live well, too? Experts on aging will discuss the individual and societal challenges as well as gifts of longevity from legal, health, and practical perspectives, as well as share advice on preparing for a safe and healthy old age.
Music and the Mind with Assal Habibi
Assal Habibi is an associate professor of psychology at USC’s Brain and Creativity Institute who, among other endeavors, is actively researching the influence of music on health and development, focusing on how our biology and experiences shape the brain and development of cognitive, emotional and social abilities across our lifespan.
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