Igniting Discovery
The Keck School of Medicine of USC takes on the biggest challenges to human health by asking equally audacious questions. Our ambitions start with the inclusion of diverse patients and communities in our studies. In our culture of creativity and collaboration, research reaches across fields, from discovery to clinic, and from cell to society. We focus on impact for a healthier, more equitable future for all.
Where Research Happens
Departments
Academic and clinical departments convene communities of dedicated researchers developing the next major advances in biological discovery and clinical application
Institutes and Centers
Institutes and centers break barriers to combine ideas and expertise from across disciplines — the collaboration required to solve complex health problems.
Research Programs
Faculty-led research groups explore the scientific frontiers to create knowledge and technology for better health and well-being.
USC geneticist speaks at the first-ever White House Conference on Women’s Health Research
Marlena Fejzo, PhD, the USC geneticist behind the groundbreaking discovery of the role the hormone known as GDF15 plays in pregnancy sickness, delivered a speech at the first-ever White House Conference on Women’s Health Research on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.
Watch the video below to hear about the journey that led to her discovery, her ongoing efforts to provide compassionate care for women experiencing severe morning sickness, and her current work in developing preventive measures and treatments that could revolutionize the management of severe morning sickness.
(Fejzo’s remarks begin at 23:15)
Research News
Funding Doubled Since 2015
The Keck School has gained momentum by recruiting top faculty and equipping them to follow their imagination and curiosity in the quest for new health solutions. Today, we are No. 3 in National Institutes of Health funding per investigator.
Research Training and Education
We live our mission to educate the next generation of clinicians and scientists. Your hands-on training at the Keck School connects you with mentors who are propelling change in their fields. In our collegial culture, you’ll have the opportunities you need to grow into a leader in biomedical inquiry.
Resources for Researchers
The Keck School empowers you to play your part in elevating human health. Access to state-of-the-art facilities and pragmatic support help set you free to learn, discover and invent.
Conducting Clinical Trials
Get support in moving new solutions to the clinic, where science translates to real-world impact.
Cores and Facilities
Access the shared resources for analysis, services and expertise that enable you to break new ground.
Funding Opportunities
Explore the latest possibilities for fueling your scientific quest.
Industry Collaborations and Strategic Partnerships
Unlock the potential of the Keck School’s vast resources and expertise: Discover how MESH Strategic Partnerships can facilitate collaboration between USC researchers and industry leaders. Explore our services and connect with us to kickstart a conversation about achieving your goals.
Policies and Guidelines
Understand the ethical standards and policies that sustain our research community’s integrity.
Promoting Your Research
Get expert help letting the world know about your breakthroughs.
Space Planning
Explore the spaces where new health solutions are developed and tested.
Growing Our Research
Accelerating early breakthroughs into advances in care is a priority at the Keck School, as we look to double our research funding in the coming seven to 10 years. One enabler is the forthcoming Discovery Translation Research Hub, a seven-story, 260,000-square-foot facility set to house 84 research groups from across scientific and medical fields starting in 2026.
Connect With Us
The mission of cultivating breakthroughs that fundamentally change the practice of medicine is an exciting, fulfilling one. You are invited along, and there are a number of ways to take part.