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USC researcher Longwei Liu uses ultrasound and genetic engineering to develop targeted treatments for blindness and other diseases

July 08, 2026
Longwei Liu (Photo by Shanshan Qin)
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USC Stem Cell scientists engineer “synthetic organizer” cells to improve kidney organoids

July 02, 2026
Lab-grown kidney organoid (Image courtesy of the Lindström Lab)
Campus News

USC startup receives up to $3.7 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to develop an inner ear imaging device

June 24, 2026
From left, John Oghalai and Brian Applegate with the cochleoscope (Photo by Cristy Lytal)
Clinical News

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

June 10, 2026
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)
Campus News

To the classroom and beyond: USC Viterbi students develop highly accurate spinal disc teaching models

June 08, 2026
A group of Viterbi students designed a spinal disc model almost exactly like its biological counterpart.
Campus News

A pacemaker without surgery? USC Viterbi’s Qifa Zhou and team’s ultrasound breakthrough could change heart care

June 03, 2026
Image of wearable, noninvasive device uses sound waves and gene therapy to regulate the heartbeat
Campus News

Tiny particles in urine could be the key to treating a deadly childhood kidney disease

May 28, 2026
Kidney model (Image by Midjourney)
Campus News

A robot hand that taught itself to play piano could change the future of machines

May 27, 2026
Image of fictional robots playing instruments
Campus News

USC researchers develop 3D-printable MRI coils for low cost improved dynamic imaging

May 19, 2026
Researchers from USC Khan lab 3D printing in the lab. Left to Right: Félix Muñoz, Yasser Khan, Mohammad Shafiqul Islam. (Photo Credit: USC Khan Lab)
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Ingenuity and Perseverance: USC Viterbi master’s graduates are ready for the toughest challenges

May 17, 2026
Master students at their commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Magali Gruet)