Clinical translation was the stated theme of the biomedical devices and imaging session at the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering‘s 50th anniversary symposium Sept. 3. The department, jointly part of USC Viterbi School of Engineering and Keck School of… Keep reading
After decades of research, Ostrow faculty member Janet Moradian-Oldak prepares to bring a short peptide that can generate a biomimetic version of tooth enamel to market. As a scientist arriving at USC in 1992, she was looking to better understand… Keep reading
The gift will support a pioneering USC stem cell therapy going into clinical trial. In a landmark moment for both the treatment of heart disease and philanthropic support, The Marcus Foundation has awarded the head of … Keep reading
USC researchers developed a technique that uses focused ultrasound to temporarily “light up” solid tumors, giving cancer-fighting immune cells a target they can finally recognize. For more than a decade, CAR-T cell therapy has been one of the biggest breakthroughs in… Keep reading
Cutting-edge technologies developed by USC researchers are changing not just the pace of Alzheimer’s disease discoveries but also the ways scientists make those discoveries. Imagine reading a book letter by letter instead of chapter by chapter. Focusing solely on the… Keep reading
Our institution proudly welcomed inventors, entrepreneurs, research leaders, and technology innovators from around the world as the host institution for the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) 15th Annual Conference from June 1-4, 2026. In collaboration with… Keep reading
The USC Stevens Translation Catalyst Awards support proof of concept research to advance technologies from lab to product What if a device the size of a smartphone could screen every newborn for jaundice in three minutes? What if doctors could… Keep reading
NIH’s new $12.5 million grant supports the next phase of AI4AD, a national effort to use AI, brain imaging, genetics, and multi-omics data to better classify Alzheimer’s and related diseases, predict progression, and identify new treatment targets. The National Institutes… Keep reading
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most enigmatic brain afflictions and among the greatest health care challenges facing the nation. It affects more than 7 million Americans — a number projected to double by 2060. This article is the first… Keep reading
After more than two decades, the University of Southern California (USC) has officially launched a new Intellectual Property (IP) Policy—marking a major milestone for faculty, students, and the broader USC innovation ecosystem. Effective March 1, 2026, the updated policy replaces… Keep reading
A collaboration between the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, the center will use stem cell engineering to uncover disease mechanisms and advance new therapies. A stem cell is not only a biological… Keep reading
We’re thrilled to have three fellows in the NAI Class of 2025 from USC! Shang-Hua Teng, S.K. Gupta and Massoud Pedram of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering have been elected fellows of the… Keep reading