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With an $8 million NIH grant, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine, USC Dornsife, and USC Mann are working to block a key enzyme tied to brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s. Their discovery could unearth an entirely new pathway for treatment.

Three USC schools, one goal.

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CAR T cell therapy has revolutionized treatment for blood cancers, but solid tumors like prostate and ovarian cancer remain a challenge. Now, Dr. Saul Priceman and his team, in collaboration with the City of Hope, have engineered next-gen CAR T cells that that shrink tough solid tumors safely, bringing hope beyond blood cancers. T

This is a major step forward in making CAR T therapy work against the toughest cancers. Learn more: https://keck.usc.edu/news/next-generation-car-t-cells-could-expand-solid-cancer-treatment-options/

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Attacking solid tumors with CAR T cells

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For adults with Down syndrome over age 35, #AlzheimersDisease is the primary cause of death.

To address this, researchers at The Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) are exploring ways medicine can help delay or prevent the progression of this condition.

How Alzheimer's Disease is Affecting the Down syndrome Population

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In a recent study, the USC Street Medicine team found that less than 25% of Los Angeles' unsheltered homeless have access to a toilet, 1 in 3 eat under one meal a day, and medical care is scarce.

The team is striving to close these critical gaps in care and support.

Unsheltered Individuals Face Critical Gaps in Basic Needs

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There’s often skepticism about participating in clinical trials.

Mindy Aisen, MD, from Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), helps address these concerns by explaining some of the safeguards and benefits of participating in research.

Debunking Myths Around Clinical Trials - Alzheimer's Disease Research

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World Alzheimer's Day

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Now, with access to blood tests for research purposes, Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) researchers are hopeful that this will help provide more accurate diagnoses of Alzheimer's disease.

Sarah Walter, MSc, further explains.

Blood Tests and the Future of Alzheimer's Prevention

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A new USC study reveals that stem cell transplants can significantly enhance brain cell growth and recovery in mice following ischemic stroke, offering hope for extending treatment windows for stroke patients. Learn more: https://keck.usc.edu/news/stem-cell-transplant-for-stroke-leads-to-brain-cell-growth-and-functional-recovery-in-mice/

Stem cell therapy has potential to extend stroke recovery window

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Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) values data integrity. 🤝

Accuracy, completeness, and quality of data are all important aspects of making informed decisions in the field of #Alzheimers disease.

ATRI Clinical Monitoring Director Lindsey Hergesheimer discusses this further in the video.

The Importance of Data Integrity in Alzheimer's Research

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Looking back at White Coat Ceremony 2025!🩺

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Amyloid PET scanning is revolutionizing Alzheimer's research.

Michael S. Rafii, MD, PhD, Medical Director of the Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) elaborates on how essential this will be for future treatments.

Amyloid PET Scanning - Alzheimer's Research

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What question do graduate students what to answer this year?🔬

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Elevator Pitch (in an actual elevator) with Becca Samuels🛗

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