USC researchers from USC Viterbi School and Keck School of Medicine of USC have shown how the spinal cord controls the bladder in real time using ultrasound imaging. This first-of-its-kind study could lead to new treatments for incontinence. USC BME viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2025/07/n…

Liver disease is rising, but Americans aren't drinking more. Keck Medicine of USC researchers link the surge to women, older adults, people in poverty, and those with metabolic syndrome. news.keckmedicine.org/alcohol-relate…

Our next pre-Spark event is August 27th! Learn about therapeutics start ups initiated by faculty:

Join CTIP for the 2025 Pediatric Device Innovation Symposium — focused on transforming pediatric healthcare through MedTech innovation. 🗓️ Friday August 15, 9am-3pm 📍 Chicago/Virtual ℹ️ ctipmedtech.org/2025-ctip-symp… 🎟️ airtable.com/appi11X0eWvYE1…

.The New York Times quoted Hussein Yassine of Keck Medicine of USC, Keck School of Medicine of USC, and USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology about a study that found that older adults who used SNAP benefits experienced slightly slower cognitive decline compared to those eligible but not enrolled. nytimes.com/2025/07/30/wel…

How does your brain decide who your favorite person is? USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts & Sciences research shows we care more for someone when their joy feels like our own reward. dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories/e…

A new USC Schaeffer Center study in JAMA Network Open highlights the potential health consequences of increasingly narrow drug formularies for complex conditions. schaeffer.usc.edu/research/ms-dr…

.NBC News covered a study by Brian P. Lee of Keck Medicine of USC and Keck School of Medicine of USC showing that heavy drinkers are more than twice as likely to develop significant liver disease now, compared to 20 years ago. nbcnews.com/health/womens-…

Congrats to USC Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Prof. Hangbo Zhao on receiving a 2025 NSF CAREER Award for Advanced Manufacturing Research! Tap the link to read more: viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2025/07/h…

CPF partnered with Heal the Bay for one of our Policy Research Internships this Spring 2025 semester. Students explored what Los Angeles can do to make the LA 2028 Olympics as low waste and plastic free as possible. Project Details: bit.ly/cpf-researchpr… USC LA28 #LA28

CPF partnered with the Mayor Karen Bass's Office of Immigrant Affairs for one of our Policy Research Internships this Spring 2025 semester. Students explored migrant integration & how cities can prioritize people over politics in building systems. About: bit.ly/cpf-researchpr… USC

Hope for bladder cancer patients. A new drug-releasing system eliminated tumors in 82% of patients in a phase 2 clinical trial for individuals with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder #cancer. news.keckmedicine.org/new-treatment-…

Trojan discovery cures bladder cancer in 82% of cases. Keck Medicine of USC's targeted implant clears tumors in 3 months, beating standard care, where cancer often returned. 🔗 uscne.ws/bladder-cancer

The fastest way for the algorithm to influence you? Go through your friends. USC ISI researchers found that they’re often more influenceable, and that shapes your feed. isi.edu/news/79167/why…

A new approach shows promise for glioblastoma patients. 🧠✨ In an early study, researchers found that combining a novel therapy with standard treatment may help improve outcomes for people facing this aggressive brain tumor. While more research is needed, findings like these

Researchers have discovered how a cell pathway drives inflammation & aging—linked to #Alzheimers, especially in people with the APOE4 gene. They also found a way to restore cells to a healthy state, opening the door to potential treatments. keck.usc.edu/news/usc-led-s…

Our very own Lauren Salminen was invited to AirTalk with Larry Mantle to discuss her work and findings from a recent epidemiological study on air pollution and dementia. Catch her segment starting around minute 18 👂🧠 bit.ly/45CSIJj

USC undergrads spend summer immersed in vital research today.usc.edu/trojan-undergr…

Students: Join USC Annenberg Center for PR✌ for a new student welcome and info session on Thursday, Aug. 28 at noon! Attend to learn more about how you can get involved in groundbreaking PR research and programming: annenberg.usc.edu/events/center-…