Research News
- USC Breaks Ground on Stem Cell Center
The Eli and Edythe Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at USC will serve as a regional hub.
Read More - Study Looks at Long-Term Cancer Survivors
USC-Yale report suggests that hormones’ role in sexuality is limited.
Read More - Making a Positive Impression
USC Marshall business study shows that gender stereotypes affect the perception of negotiation tactics.
Read More - Donald Paul to Advise Energy Institute
Former Chevron executive will work with a new USC institute to further the university’s efforts in energy research.
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Events & Announcements
- Making a Book Out of a Dissertation: The Alchemy of Academic Publishing September 18, 2008This event will be facilitated by William Deverell, Professor of History, CER Fellow More Details
- Developing and Submitting a NIH Grant Application September 24, 2008Workshop headed by Steve Moldin, Executive Director of the USC Washington, DC Office of Research Advancement. More Details
- A Conversation About Addiction October 08, 2008 PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Collaboration between faculty to stimulate discussion on “A Conversation about Addiction” and how this impacts research. More Details
- Feminism in 21st-century American Academe
October 15, 2008
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Collaboration between faculty to stimulate discussion about research on academic feminism and feminist politics in university settings. More Details
Announcements
The Office of Research Advancement offers a peer-to-peer proposal review service for applications to external funding agencies. Investigators should notify the office roughly 4 weeks in advance of the proposal due date. Faculty who wish to utilize this service, or volunteer to serve as a mentor, should contact Cevadne Lee at cevadnel@usc.edu.
NIH implements Public Access Policy regarding NIH-funded research. Information on faculty compliance is available via Norris Medical Library. Visit Site
The Guide for Research at USC, developed by the Office of Compliance and the Office of Research Advancement,has been distributed as ready reference on university processes for: (1) proposal submission, (2) account establishment, (3) research management, (4) closeout, and (5) research education. Download Guide: Visit Site
Featured Research Initiative
Clinical and Translational Health Sciences
This Initiative promotes the translation of medical knowledge developed in the laboratory to clinical research, and in the application of that knowledge to the treatment of human patients. Visit Site
Highlighted Research Center
Institute for Genetic Medicine
IGM conducts cutting-edge, interdisciplinary molecular and genetic research that propels the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Visit Site
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A series of informational video programs highlighting research events from USC with a special emphasis on faculty and staff interviews and presentations. Visit Site
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