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Rocky Tarantello, John David Cleveland, MD, and Randy Kendrick.

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A lab-grown kidney organoid made of human collecting duct cells shows elongated tubules—the segment of the kidney primarily affected by the incurable genetic condition called autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease (ARPKD). (Image by Carrie Zhang/Li Lab/USC Stem Cell)

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PKD Foundation provides support for kidney disease research by USC Stem Cell’s Zhongwei Li

September 24, 2026

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New brain imaging measure reveals how closely blood flow matches brain cells’ energy needs

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Study of bone strength reveals new clues about human evolution

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USC develops algorithmic tool to improve screening of patients for Alzheimer’s clinical trial

Undergraduates from USC and other schools participated in the USC Hearing and Communication Neuroscience Summer Research Academy. (Photo courtesy of the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery)

USC summer academy in otolaryngology offers hands-on research to undergraduates

Inspiring the next generation of eye care professionals

Shrikanth Narayanan, Vice President of Presidential Initiatives; Dr. Carolyn Meltzer, Dean of the Keck School of Medicine; USC President Beong-Soo Kim; USC Viterbi Dean (Interim) Gaurav Sukhatme; and BME Chair Peter Yingxiao Wang (Photo/Noe Montes)

50 years of engineering better health

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What happens when food-safety chemicals react with food?

New philanthropic group funds critical research activities

Scientists watching forecast that predicts hospital patient demand

USC students are developing a forecasting system to improve hospital operations

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Clinical news from across Keck Medicine, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and our affiliated partners—featuring patient care advances, treatment breakthroughs, and the physicians and teams driving them.

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U.S. alcohol use falls for first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, but remains above pre-pandemic levels

Fish oil supplements may not prevent Alzheimer’s-related decline

Using CT imaging, USC researchers Summer Decker (left) and Jonathan Ford reveal the hidden anatomy of two ancient mummies, uncovering details about health, injury and mummification practices. In the photo, they hold a printed 3D model from CT imaging. (USC Photo/Sean Dube)

Scanning the past: USC researchers unlock ancient secrets with cutting-edge technologies

Body mass index found to drastically underestimate obesity levels in the United States

What sets Keck Medicine’s health care apart is that practitioners are dedicated to joining patients and their caregivers on their journey with the disease. (Illustration/Bratislav Milenkovic)

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Eating fruits, vegetables and whole grains may increase chance of early onset lung cancer

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THE COOLDOWN ◆ USC study links everyday air pollution to Alzheimer’s-related brain thinning

September 03, 2026

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WIRED ◆ A prop 65 warning doesn’t mean what you think

September 02, 2026

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VOGUE INDIA ◆ Do you really need omega-3 for a healthy brain? We investigated

August 31, 2026

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SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE ◆ New wave of research from Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute connects the link between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease

August 28, 2026

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PKD Foundation provides support for kidney disease research by USC Stem Cell’s Zhongwei Li

New brain imaging measure reveals how closely blood flow matches brain cells’ energy needs

Study of bone strength reveals new clues about human evolution

USC develops algorithmic tool to improve screening of patients for Alzheimer’s clinical trial

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USC summer academy in otolaryngology offers hands-on research to undergraduates

Inspiring the next generation of eye care professionals

50 years of engineering better health

What happens when food-safety chemicals react with food?

New philanthropic group funds critical research activities

USC students are developing a forecasting system to improve hospital operations

Clinical News

U.S. alcohol use falls for first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, but remains above pre-pandemic levels

Fish oil supplements may not prevent Alzheimer’s-related decline

Scanning the past: USC researchers unlock ancient secrets with cutting-edge technologies

Body mass index found to drastically underestimate obesity levels in the United States

Caring Connections

Eating fruits, vegetables and whole grains may increase chance of early onset lung cancer

Media Mentions

THE COOLDOWN ◆ USC study links everyday air pollution to Alzheimer’s-related brain thinning

WIRED ◆ A prop 65 warning doesn’t mean what you think

VOGUE INDIA ◆ Do you really need omega-3 for a healthy brain? We investigated

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE ◆ New wave of research from Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute connects the link between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease