In memoriam: Laurence H. Kedes, MD
Larry Kedes in 2007. Laurence H. Kedes, MD, former W.M. Keck Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and inaugural director ... Read More »
KSOM faculty named to Highly Cited 2020 list of world’s most influential researchers
Multiple KSOM faculty members were named to the list compiled by Clarivate Analytics.
Gene therapy research for HIV awarded $14.6 million NIH grant
Paula Cannon. (USC Photo/Chris Shinn) An HIV research program led by scientists at USC and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle has received a ... Read More »
Zika biomarkers in blood could lead to prenatal screening for birth defects
USC researchers have identified biomarkers associated with severe birth defects in babies born to women infected with the Zika virus. The discovery could lead to screening tests and ... Read More »
Vaccine breakthrough brings researchers closer to eliminating polio worldwide
USC researchers have developed a polio vaccine that doesn’t require refrigeration, meaning it could someday be used all over the world to deliver the final blow to this ... Read More »
USC scientists discover schizophrenia gene roles in brain development
A USC research team identified 150 proteins affecting cell activity and brain development that contribute to mental disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar condition and depression.
Two Keck School faculty named Distinguished Professors
Paula Cannon, PhD, and Elyn Saks, PhD, JD, have been named Distinguished Professors by USC President C. L. Max Nikias.
Keck School of Medicine receives its highest NIH funding ranking to date
This year's ranking represents the Keck School of Medicine's highest to date Keck School of Medicine of USC ranks No. 1 in funds received per ... Read More »
Zika proteins responsible for microcephaly identified
USC researchers have identified two Zika proteins potentially responsible for thousands of microcephaly cases in Brazil and elsewhere — taking one small step toward preventing Zika-infected mothers from birthing ... Read More »