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New NIH-funded center to help older adults live longer, healthier lives
USC, Cedars-Sinai and UCLA receive a $6.5 million grant from the National Institute on Aging — part of the National Institutes of Health — to create the Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center.
To save an endangered species, start with the right DNA blueprint
New research led by USC Dornsife shows that when scientists rely on similar but different species, findings from genetic data can be distorted by up to 60%. That puts vulnerable species at greater risk.
Drug development effort gets $3.2 million federal grant
USC physician-scientists Denis Evseenko and Toby Maher are working on a regenerative drug to block the cells that promote fibrosis, or scarring, in the lungs.
New USC study highlights supply and demand gaps in after-school programs
While Lynwood parents praise existing after-school opportunities, those surveyed voiced a need for variety, accessibility and dependable transportation.
USC students advise unlikely program that supports national education offerings
Three recent USC Price grads got the chance to work with a foundation launched by the iconic rock band Metallica.
Trojan co-leads $39 million push to detect Alzheimer’s earlier
USC Dornsife psychologist Duke Han is co-leading the nationwide effort, which is funded by the National Institute on Aging.
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
School of Dramatic Arts graduate sings and dances with Jennifer Lopez in new musical drama now in theaters.
Pioneer, patient advocate, philanthropist — the USC Mann School alumnus has worn many hats during his more than 35-year career as a health care entrepreneur and CEO.
USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim shares his recommendations for written and musical works that shed light on democratic values.
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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