Keck School of Medicine of USC
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Igniting discovery in research, education, health and health equity.
1975 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles
Joined February 2020
Let's get connected! Follow us on social media for medical facts, research, and student information.👇 Instagram: https://t.co/17ecSwOwcn TikTok: https://t.co/UMZ3XLgd5b Bluesky: https://t.co/gUGF8SQAVO LinkedIn: https://t.co/LIKSDwYyqf Facebook: https://t.co/BFKcZ0fExS
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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://t.co/E4jfzhxxOr
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With advanced treatments and expert care, men diagnosed with prostate cancer are living longer and stronger than ever. Learn how our Keck Medicine specialists support every step toward healing and recovery. #Movember #ProstateCancer
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Trojan scientists are one step closer to designing safer painkillers. At @USCDornsife, biologists visualized how opioids engage brain receptors.
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In a first, USC Dornsife scientists visualize how opioids and Narcan engage a key brain receptor, opening new avenues to safer drugs
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Check out the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work #ListenUpPeople latest podcast episode, where Dr. Eric Rice leads IAS faculty Dr. Olivia Lee and Dr. Jennifer Lewis through discussions on advancing Addiction Science. Catch the full episode on Spotify, YouTube, Apple
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Did you know 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. @KECKSchool_USC
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Genetic testing can uncover cancer risk passed through generations. @KeckMedicineUSC counselors help families understand results and plan care with confidence. 👨‍⚕️
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If you or a family member has had breast cancer, you could qualify for genetic testing. Here’s what to know. Breast cancer screening is a routine part of
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Did you know 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. @KECKSchool_USC
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New research led by the Center for Genetic Epidemiology identified five gene variants linked to aggressive prostate cancer in men of African ancestry. These findings could improve personalized monitoring and treatment strategies for patients. https://t.co/uRS0SKLsFt
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Related News New compound targets circadian clock machinery in cells to fight glioblastoma May 12, 2025 Liver cancer rates increase in each successive generation of Mexican Americans, study finds...
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What if liver disease isn’t just caused by alcohol consumption or fat buildup? New research from @KeckMedicineUSC points to a surprising culprit, a common chemical called tetrachloroethylene (PCE). https://t.co/Mb2xjfMW7w
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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...
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USC researchers are working hard to combat pharmacy deserts. This new mapping tool they've created could be the key to fixing pharmacy deserts in our communities.
1 in 8 U.S. neighborhoods lack easy access to a pharmacy. A new Trojan-built mapping tool helps identify where closures are creating “pharmacy deserts” and where intervention is needed.
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Pain doesn’t just live in your body — it lives in your thoughts, too. 💠When the brain senses stress or fear, it can make pain feel stronger and last longer. Learning how the mind and body work together is the first step toward healing. #MindBodyConnection #MentalHealth
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USC researchers found that exposure to a lesser-known forever chemical, PFHpA, is linked to a higher risk of severe liver disease in teens. Learn more here: https://t.co/Gw1afUvfGp.
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Bringing community together. This is a much needed series ❤️
In our recent Patient Perspective Series, led by Mary Aalto, registered nurse & health equity advocate Tia Delaney-Stewart shared her experience supporting her husband and navigating challenges to ensure he received the high-quality cancer care he deserved.
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We’ve mapped the genetic blueprint of the brain’s largest communication bridge using a new AI tool developed here by @njahanshad & co. Our publicly available tool reveals how genes shape this vital structure & may influence certain disorders. Learn more: https://t.co/CIKlLndbvb
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Revolutionizing brain research. Using AI, @USCLONI researchers mapped the brain’s largest communication pathway, the corpus callosum, to uncover how genetic factors influence its structure. https://t.co/dRiEFdoVaW
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Related News New grant funds study on role of brain’s reward system in autism and ADHD December 10, 2024 USC study finds new evidence linking dementia to problems with the […]
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From a Brooklyn garment factory to the operating room — Dr. Jullet Han’s journey is anything but ordinary. Now a urologist with Keck Medicine of USC, she’s redefining patient care through robotic surgery and fearless determination. 📸 See her story in photos.
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It takes a village… This picture contains many of the important people needed to have a successful fetoscopic spina bifida program. 1. Neurosurgeons Drs. Krieger and Chu (far left) 2. Dr. Alex VanSpeybroeck, the director of the CHLA Spina Bifida Clinic (back) 3. Neonatologists
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 @CBSLosAngeles. Watch the full story: https://t.co/tTLTxWkyWA
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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 @CBSLosAngeles. Watch the full story: https://t.co/tTLTxWkyWA
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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. https://t.co/ly6xCP5qlU
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Related News Few U.S. adults use nicotine pouches, study finds July 10, 2024 More than 11% of U.S. 12th graders used psychoactive delta-8-THC last year, study finds March 12, 2024 […]
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