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University of Southern California (USC)

Private multidisciplinary research university

The University of Southern California is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles — a global center for arts, technology and international business. It is home to the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and 21 exceptional academic schools and units. USC’s Health Sciences campus houses renowned specialized care and research in cancer, stem cell and regenerative medicine, orthopedics and sports medicine. The university is the largest private sector employer in the city of Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region.

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University of Southern California (USC) News

Engineered herpes virus shows promise against advanced melanoma

Engineered herpes virus shows promise against advanced melanoma

New Scientist - 08-Jul-2025

RP1 shrinks deep skin tumours and may soon win FDA approval as a new melanoma treatment

Extreme heat accelerates ageing, study warns

Extreme heat accelerates ageing, study warns

Independent - 27-Feb-2025

Prolonged heat exposure speeds up biological ageing and raises health risks

Each body part ages differently, but they also influence each other

Each body part ages differently, but they also influence each other

News Medical - 02-Jul-2024

Lifestyle and chronic diseases play a role, with the brain acting as a central hub

Rare genetic mutation linked to short stature may hold clues to longer, healthier lives

Rare genetic mutation linked to short stature may hold clues to longer, healthier lives

New Scientist - 26-Apr-2024

People with Laron syndrome exhibit lower levels of a growth factor associated with ageing

Neural prosthetic device successfully helped recall memories in humans

Neural prosthetic device successfully helped recall memories in humans

News Medical - 13-Feb-2024

Neurostimulation enhanced memory especially in those with memory issues, paving way for future treatments


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People at University of Southern California (USC)

Gino In

Associate professor of clinical medicine at USC’s Keck School of Medicine

Biraj Mahato

Assistant Professor at Children's Hospital Los Angeles/University of Southern California

Jennifer Ailshire

Professor of Gerontology and Sociology at University of Southern California (USC)

Bérénice Benayoun

Associate Professor at the University of Southern California's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

Cristal Hill

Assistant Professor of Gerontology at the University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

Caitlin Dawson

Director of Communications at University of Southern California

Maja Mataric

Chan Soon-Shiong distinguished professor of Computer Science, Neuroscience, and Pediatrics at the University of Southern California

Valter Longo

Professor of Gerontology and Biological Sciences; Edna M. Jones Chair in Gerontology at USC Leonard Davis

Helen Immerso

Writer for the Research Strategy and Development at USC

Eun Ji Chung

Gabilan Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California

Deborah Chin

Deborah Chin has research project for the diagnostics for atherosclerosis

Kelvin Yen

Research assistant professor at University of Southern California, School of Gerontology

John Tower

Professor of Biological Sciences at University of Southern California

Pinchas Cohen

Dean at USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

Beth Newcomb

Senior Editor at USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

Caleb Finch

Professor at the University of Southern California's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

Manuel Monge

Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at University of Southern California.

Dong Song

Research Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California.

Eileen M. Crimmins

AARP Professor of Gerontology at University of Southern California (USC).

Parveen Garg

Assistant Professor in Clinical Medicine at USC and Cardiologist