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🩺 Igniting discovery in research, education, health and health equity.
👩🔬 Follow us for #MedicalResearch #MedSky #Science #Health and learn more at keck.usc.edu
A breakthrough in #autism research.
Researchers at USC Mark & Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute have uncovered new insights into how brain wiring differs in children and young adults with autism, pointing to more precise ways of understanding the condition.
#ResearchSky #MedEd
Researchers at USC Mark & Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute have uncovered new insights into how brain wiring differs in children and young adults with autism, pointing to more precise ways of understanding the condition.
#ResearchSky #MedEd
USC study maps brain wiring differences in youth with autism
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November 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A breakthrough in #autism research.
Researchers at USC Mark & Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute have uncovered new insights into how brain wiring differs in children and young adults with autism, pointing to more precise ways of understanding the condition.
#ResearchSky #MedEd
Researchers at USC Mark & Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute have uncovered new insights into how brain wiring differs in children and young adults with autism, pointing to more precise ways of understanding the condition.
#ResearchSky #MedEd
This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for:
‣Students asking tough questions
‣Researchers moving science forward
‣Faculty excited about teaching (and learning from!) their students
‣The simple fact that the work we do matters...every day
Happy Thanksgiving!
—Dean Carolyn Meltzer, MD
‣Students asking tough questions
‣Researchers moving science forward
‣Faculty excited about teaching (and learning from!) their students
‣The simple fact that the work we do matters...every day
Happy Thanksgiving!
—Dean Carolyn Meltzer, MD
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for:
‣Students asking tough questions
‣Researchers moving science forward
‣Faculty excited about teaching (and learning from!) their students
‣The simple fact that the work we do matters...every day
Happy Thanksgiving!
—Dean Carolyn Meltzer, MD
‣Students asking tough questions
‣Researchers moving science forward
‣Faculty excited about teaching (and learning from!) their students
‣The simple fact that the work we do matters...every day
Happy Thanksgiving!
—Dean Carolyn Meltzer, MD
USC Street Medicine goes to unhoused Angelenos to deliver the same quality of medical care on the street you’d expect in a brick-and-mortar clinic.
This holiday season, they are requesting food and support items via this link: https://amzn.to/3MlxMR0
This holiday season, they are requesting food and support items via this link: https://amzn.to/3MlxMR0
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
USC Street Medicine goes to unhoused Angelenos to deliver the same quality of medical care on the street you’d expect in a brick-and-mortar clinic.
This holiday season, they are requesting food and support items via this link: https://amzn.to/3MlxMR0
This holiday season, they are requesting food and support items via this link: https://amzn.to/3MlxMR0
Bringing visibility to pharmacy access.
As pharmacy closures rise, USC researchers are rebooting their pharmacy desert mapping tool to help protect access to essential medicines like insulin, antibiotics, contraceptives, and flu shots.
As pharmacy closures rise, USC researchers are rebooting their pharmacy desert mapping tool to help protect access to essential medicines like insulin, antibiotics, contraceptives, and flu shots.
USC researchers reboot pharmacy desert map amid closures
Platform helps identify neighborhoods that are losing their local pharmacies.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Bringing visibility to pharmacy access.
As pharmacy closures rise, USC researchers are rebooting their pharmacy desert mapping tool to help protect access to essential medicines like insulin, antibiotics, contraceptives, and flu shots.
As pharmacy closures rise, USC researchers are rebooting their pharmacy desert mapping tool to help protect access to essential medicines like insulin, antibiotics, contraceptives, and flu shots.
Dean's POV 📸 Taking a moment to acknowledge the hardworking community engagement team at the Keck School. Because of their efforts and the work of our inclusive clinical trial leaders and researchers, we won the @AAMCtoday Spencer Foreman Award!
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Dean's POV 📸 Taking a moment to acknowledge the hardworking community engagement team at the Keck School. Because of their efforts and the work of our inclusive clinical trial leaders and researchers, we won the @AAMCtoday Spencer Foreman Award!
Keck School of Medicine researchers conducted a new meta-analysis that revealed that people with type 1 diabetes are 4.29 times more likely to develop bladder cancer.
#CancerResearch #Cancer
#CancerResearch #Cancer
USC study suggests type 1 diabetes may significantly raise bladder cancer risk
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November 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Keck School of Medicine researchers conducted a new meta-analysis that revealed that people with type 1 diabetes are 4.29 times more likely to develop bladder cancer.
#CancerResearch #Cancer
#CancerResearch #Cancer
To overcome the barriers of traditional motion tracking devices, researchers from @viterbischool.usc.edu are reshaping the field of motion tracking with a new wireless, wearable, and real-time motion-tracking technology based on magnetic induction.
#Engineering #ScienceNews #Technology
#Engineering #ScienceNews #Technology
November 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
To overcome the barriers of traditional motion tracking devices, researchers from @viterbischool.usc.edu are reshaping the field of motion tracking with a new wireless, wearable, and real-time motion-tracking technology based on magnetic induction.
#Engineering #ScienceNews #Technology
#Engineering #ScienceNews #Technology
Did you test your medical research knowledge in our latest trivia? How many did you get right? 👀
#MedicalResearch #Science
#MedicalResearch #Science
Ready, set, research! 🔬Let’s put your medical research knowledge to the test!
November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Did you test your medical research knowledge in our latest trivia? How many did you get right? 👀
#MedicalResearch #Science
#MedicalResearch #Science
Dean's POV 📸 My view of the the @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social Pasadena facility opening. This new state-of-the-art building is going to make an impact on a new set of patients in the Pasadena area and provide training opportunities for our students, residents, and fellows.
November 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Dean's POV 📸 My view of the the @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social Pasadena facility opening. This new state-of-the-art building is going to make an impact on a new set of patients in the Pasadena area and provide training opportunities for our students, residents, and fellows.
Ready, set, research! 🔬Let’s put your medical research knowledge to the test!
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Ready, set, research! 🔬Let’s put your medical research knowledge to the test!
Using cell cultures and animal models, researchers from the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center showed that innovative ways to engineer CAR T cells can further safely and effectively shrink solid tumors.
#Cancer #CancerResearch #MedSky #MedEd
#Cancer #CancerResearch #MedSky #MedEd
Next-generation CAR T cells could expand solid cancer treatment options
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November 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Using cell cultures and animal models, researchers from the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center showed that innovative ways to engineer CAR T cells can further safely and effectively shrink solid tumors.
#Cancer #CancerResearch #MedSky #MedEd
#Cancer #CancerResearch #MedSky #MedEd
Dean’s POV 📸 Is AI in medicine living up to its promise?
The current acceleration and the promise of what can be achieved is astonishing. But with this incredible promise comes a responsibility to understand the algorithms, not simply use them. https://bit.ly/3Lp8ilA
The current acceleration and the promise of what can be achieved is astonishing. But with this incredible promise comes a responsibility to understand the algorithms, not simply use them. https://bit.ly/3Lp8ilA
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Dean’s POV 📸 Is AI in medicine living up to its promise?
The current acceleration and the promise of what can be achieved is astonishing. But with this incredible promise comes a responsibility to understand the algorithms, not simply use them. https://bit.ly/3Lp8ilA
The current acceleration and the promise of what can be achieved is astonishing. But with this incredible promise comes a responsibility to understand the algorithms, not simply use them. https://bit.ly/3Lp8ilA
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Five genes linked to aggressive prostate cancer in men of African descent, @keck.usc.edu study identifies
https://cancerletter.com/clinical-roundup/20251107_8a/
https://cancerletter.com/clinical-roundup/20251107_8a/
Five genes linked to aggressive prostate cancer in men of African descent, USC study identifies - The Cancer Letter
Prostate cancer research from an international team led by the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC has yielded discoveries that could improve screening and treatment for patients of African ancestry. To access this subscriber-only content please log in or subscribe.If your institution has a site license, log in with […]
cancerletter.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Five genes linked to aggressive prostate cancer in men of African descent, @keck.usc.edu study identifies
https://cancerletter.com/clinical-roundup/20251107_8a/
https://cancerletter.com/clinical-roundup/20251107_8a/
Fun fact: Zebrafish share many of the same genes as humans.
Gage Crump, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC Stem Cell, explains how this tiny fish is helping advance human health research.
#Research #ScienceNews #ResearchSky #StemCell
Gage Crump, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC Stem Cell, explains how this tiny fish is helping advance human health research.
#Research #ScienceNews #ResearchSky #StemCell
November 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Fun fact: Zebrafish share many of the same genes as humans.
Gage Crump, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC Stem Cell, explains how this tiny fish is helping advance human health research.
#Research #ScienceNews #ResearchSky #StemCell
Gage Crump, PhD, Professor and Vice Chair of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at USC Stem Cell, explains how this tiny fish is helping advance human health research.
#Research #ScienceNews #ResearchSky #StemCell
Liver disease is typically caused by alcohol use, fat buildup from conditions like obesity or diabetes, or hepatitis B and C.
Now, a new study by @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social suggests another culprit, tetrachloroethylene (PCE).
#ResearchSky #ScienceNews
Now, a new study by @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social suggests another culprit, tetrachloroethylene (PCE).
#ResearchSky #ScienceNews
Common toxin linked to liver disease
LOS ANGELES — Liver disease is usually caused by one of three factors: alcohol consumption, fat buildup in the liver linked to obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol, or hepatitis B and C.Now, a new s...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Liver disease is typically caused by alcohol use, fat buildup from conditions like obesity or diabetes, or hepatitis B and C.
Now, a new study by @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social suggests another culprit, tetrachloroethylene (PCE).
#ResearchSky #ScienceNews
Now, a new study by @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social suggests another culprit, tetrachloroethylene (PCE).
#ResearchSky #ScienceNews
Breakthroughs in organoid-directed brain modeling. 🔬
USC Stem Cell scientists have created a brain organoid that mimics the cerebellum—producing granule cells and Purkinje neurons, key players in movement, cognition, and emotion.
#StemCell #ResearchSky #ScienceNews
USC Stem Cell scientists have created a brain organoid that mimics the cerebellum—producing granule cells and Purkinje neurons, key players in movement, cognition, and emotion.
#StemCell #ResearchSky #ScienceNews
November 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Breakthroughs in organoid-directed brain modeling. 🔬
USC Stem Cell scientists have created a brain organoid that mimics the cerebellum—producing granule cells and Purkinje neurons, key players in movement, cognition, and emotion.
#StemCell #ResearchSky #ScienceNews
USC Stem Cell scientists have created a brain organoid that mimics the cerebellum—producing granule cells and Purkinje neurons, key players in movement, cognition, and emotion.
#StemCell #ResearchSky #ScienceNews
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From our combined nationwide team. What a great mission driven family @keck.usc.edu @uscsurgery.bsky.social @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social @americanheart.bsky.social
Gene Therapy Emerges as a New Tool in Wound Healing for People with Limb Ischemia: The LEGenD-1 Trial
Gene Therapy Emerges as a Potentially New Tool in Wound Healing for People with Vascular Disease: The LEGenD-1 Trial
Published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, the LEGenD-1 trial represents a step toward a potential milestone in regenerative medicine and limb preservation. The study, titled “Anatomically Directed Lower Extremity Gene Therapy for Ulcer Healing: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study,” demonstrates that gene therapy can safely potentially accelerate wound healing in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) and neuroischemic ulcers. The Investigators Behind the Work…
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November 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
From our combined nationwide team. What a great mission driven family @keck.usc.edu @uscsurgery.bsky.social @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social @americanheart.bsky.social
Breaking new ground.
Using AI, researchers mapped the brain’s largest communication pathway, the corpus callosum, to uncover how genetic factors influence its structure.
Their findings could unlock new insights into mental illness, neurological disorders, and more.
#Neuroscience #ResearchSky
Using AI, researchers mapped the brain’s largest communication pathway, the corpus callosum, to uncover how genetic factors influence its structure.
Their findings could unlock new insights into mental illness, neurological disorders, and more.
#Neuroscience #ResearchSky
USC researchers use AI to uncover genetic blueprint of the brain’s largest communication bridge
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November 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Breaking new ground.
Using AI, researchers mapped the brain’s largest communication pathway, the corpus callosum, to uncover how genetic factors influence its structure.
Their findings could unlock new insights into mental illness, neurological disorders, and more.
#Neuroscience #ResearchSky
Using AI, researchers mapped the brain’s largest communication pathway, the corpus callosum, to uncover how genetic factors influence its structure.
Their findings could unlock new insights into mental illness, neurological disorders, and more.
#Neuroscience #ResearchSky
Dean's POV 📸 Thrilled that Ramen Chmait, MD, director of the fetal surgery department program, was highlighted as part of Spina Bifida Awareness Month on KCAL 9. Watch the full story: https://cbsn.ws/3XbHis8
November 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Dean's POV 📸 Thrilled that Ramen Chmait, MD, director of the fetal surgery department program, was highlighted as part of Spina Bifida Awareness Month on KCAL 9. Watch the full story: https://cbsn.ws/3XbHis8
Nicotine addiction is increasing in teens, and public health advocates are sounding the alarm.
According to a USC study, youth who vape are vaping more each day and finding it harder to quit.
#Research #ResearchSky #MedEd
According to a USC study, youth who vape are vaping more each day and finding it harder to quit.
#Research #ResearchSky #MedEd
Among youth who vape, USC study finds rise in daily use and difficulty quitting
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November 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Nicotine addiction is increasing in teens, and public health advocates are sounding the alarm.
According to a USC study, youth who vape are vaping more each day and finding it harder to quit.
#Research #ResearchSky #MedEd
According to a USC study, youth who vape are vaping more each day and finding it harder to quit.
#Research #ResearchSky #MedEd
Celebrating Halloween with our students, staff, faculty, and community. 🎃 Check out the creative costumes we found around the HSC campus!
Happy Halloween! Stay healthy and #HealOn.
Happy Halloween! Stay healthy and #HealOn.
October 31, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Celebrating Halloween with our students, staff, faculty, and community. 🎃 Check out the creative costumes we found around the HSC campus!
Happy Halloween! Stay healthy and #HealOn.
Happy Halloween! Stay healthy and #HealOn.
In 2024, the USC Roski Eye Institute acquired an advanced Cataract Surgery Simulator.
The simulator allows residents to encounter surgery complications in a low-stress environment before encountering them with real patients.
#ResearchSky #MedEd #MedicalSchool
The simulator allows residents to encounter surgery complications in a low-stress environment before encountering them with real patients.
#ResearchSky #MedEd #MedicalSchool
October 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
In 2024, the USC Roski Eye Institute acquired an advanced Cataract Surgery Simulator.
The simulator allows residents to encounter surgery complications in a low-stress environment before encountering them with real patients.
#ResearchSky #MedEd #MedicalSchool
The simulator allows residents to encounter surgery complications in a low-stress environment before encountering them with real patients.
#ResearchSky #MedEd #MedicalSchool
The magic behind lizards’ ability to regenerate cartilage may be the key to helping humans heal joints damaged by osteoarthritis.
@stemcell.keck.usc.edu researchers may have unlocked a truly groundbreaking discovery.
#StemCell #StemCellResearch #ResearchSky #MedEd
@stemcell.keck.usc.edu researchers may have unlocked a truly groundbreaking discovery.
#StemCell #StemCellResearch #ResearchSky #MedEd
October 31, 2025 at 12:54 AM
The magic behind lizards’ ability to regenerate cartilage may be the key to helping humans heal joints damaged by osteoarthritis.
@stemcell.keck.usc.edu researchers may have unlocked a truly groundbreaking discovery.
#StemCell #StemCellResearch #ResearchSky #MedEd
@stemcell.keck.usc.edu researchers may have unlocked a truly groundbreaking discovery.
#StemCell #StemCellResearch #ResearchSky #MedEd
We are honored to receive the @aamc.org Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Engagement, that recognizes our deep partnership with local communities through service, education, research, and policy. https://bit.ly/42j0gjN
October 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We are honored to receive the @aamc.org Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Engagement, that recognizes our deep partnership with local communities through service, education, research, and policy. https://bit.ly/42j0gjN
A “forever chemical” may be taking a lasting toll on teen liver health.
Scientists found that higher exposure to perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA), a lesser-known #PFAS, is linked to increased risk and severity of liver disease in adolescents with obesity.
#ResearchSky
Scientists found that higher exposure to perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA), a lesser-known #PFAS, is linked to increased risk and severity of liver disease in adolescents with obesity.
#ResearchSky
USC Superfund Researchers Identify “Forever Chemical” PFHpA as Risk Factor for Severe Liver Disease in Adolescents
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October 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A “forever chemical” may be taking a lasting toll on teen liver health.
Scientists found that higher exposure to perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA), a lesser-known #PFAS, is linked to increased risk and severity of liver disease in adolescents with obesity.
#ResearchSky
Scientists found that higher exposure to perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA), a lesser-known #PFAS, is linked to increased risk and severity of liver disease in adolescents with obesity.
#ResearchSky