Research That Matters
From the classroom to the lab to the hospital bedside, USC’s culture of innovation fosters groundbreaking approaches to curing diseases, advancing technology and improving our world.
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A Research Powerhouse
Research is fundamental to USC’s mission. It expands human knowledge, cures diseases and saves lives, and serves our community, economy and nation.
Daily Research, Far-Reaching Breakthroughs
In labs across USC’s campuses, experts in the fields work side-by-side with postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates and even undergraduate students. Their discoveries literally change the world.
Dementia will cost U.S. $818 billion this year, USC-led study finds
People with dementia and their families bear hidden costs — many of which are often overlooked.
Can AI be your therapist?: Q&A with USC Viterbi’s Ruishan Liu
The researcher is building evaluation methods for AI in healthcare. Her latest project asked 100 mental health professionals to stress-test AI chatbots on real patient questions.
USC startups pitch big ideas at Techstars ‘Demo Day’
STORY, VIDEO and PHOTOS: Eight Trojan startups — tackling topics as varied as women’s health and robotics — pitched their cases during Demo Day for USC and Techstars.
Scanning the past: USC researchers unlock ancient secrets with cutting-edge technologies
USC researchers’ CT scans of two Egyptian mummies demonstrate the power of advanced imaging technologies to bridge the gap between the present day and the ancient world.
$10 million grant funds research and solutions on ‘forever chemicals’
The comprehensive study on the health effects of PFAS is supported by an award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
USC satellite heading to orbit on SpaceX mission
The student-built MAVERIC satellite will test next-generation space technologies while advancing research into autonomous spacecraft and AI.
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The student-built MAVERIC satellite will test next-generation space technologies while advancing research into autonomous spacecraft and AI.
Both faults are along plate boundaries that move in similar ways and have ruptured in enormously destructive earthquakes in the past. A USC geophysicist explains.
People with dementia and their families bear staggering costs — many of which are often overlooked.
The designer and entrepreneur comes to USC from the Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology, where he serves as dean and professor.
USC United Against Alzheimer’s
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Learn how USC researchers and clinicians are making groundbreaking strides in the treatment, prevention and care of the debilitating disease.
Collaborating in Research and Care
This series showcases how USC researchers and clinicians are on the cusp of a revolution in Alzheimer’s prevention, making groundbreaking strides in the treatment, prevention and care of Alzheimer’s. In the near future, their discoveries promise to make the devastating disease a thing of the past.
Can we prevent Alzheimer’s disease within a decade?
USC researchers are on the cusp of a revolution in Alzheimer’s prevention. In the near future, their discoveries promise to make the devastating disease a thing of the past.
To reduce Alzheimer’s risk, focus on overall health
Researchers across USC are studying how lifestyle and environment influence dementia risk and resilience. They’re finding that what’s good for the body is also good for the brain.
How AI and advanced computing are accelerating Alzheimer’s research
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.
Caring Connections
Keck School of Medicine of USC practitioners connect Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers to leading-edge research — and, just as importantly, to compassionate care.
Spotlight: USC Leventhal School of Accounting
A global leader in accounting education, the USC Leventhal School of Accounting combines academic excellence with a forward-looking, industry-connected approach. With top-ranked programs, a close-knit learning environment and deep ties to the business community, Leventhal prepares students with the technical expertise, critical thinking and an ethical foundation to lead across accounting, finance and data-driven industries.
