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Our research saves lives by cultivating major breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment and prevention. With a culture of creativity and collaboration, we reach across fields to create a healthier future for all.

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Where Research Happens

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Departments

Academic and clinical departments convene communities of dedicated researchers developing the next major advances in biological discovery and clinical application

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Institutes and Centers

Institutes and centers break barriers to combine ideas and expertise from across disciplines — the collaboration required to solve complex health problems.

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Research Programs

Faculty-led research groups explore the scientific frontiers to create knowledge and technology for better health and well-being.

USC geneticist speaks at the first-ever White House Conference on Women’s Health Research

Marlena Fejzo, PhD, the USC geneticist behind the groundbreaking discovery of the role the hormone known as GDF15 plays in pregnancy sickness, delivered a speech at the first-ever White House Conference on Women’s Health Research on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. 

Watch the video below to hear about the journey that led to her discovery, her ongoing efforts to provide compassionate care for women experiencing severe morning sickness, and her current work in developing preventive measures and treatments that could revolutionize the management of severe morning sickness.

(Fejzo’s remarks begin at 23:15)

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NIH to award $8 million for new USC Superfund Center to research and address ‘forever chemicals’

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New compound targets circadian clock machinery in cells to fight glioblastoma

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Study links maternal health risks during pregnancy to higher blood pressure in children

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New research analysis predicts that reductions in Medicaid access could result in poorer health outcomes, including increased deaths

Funding Doubled Since 2015

The Keck School has gained momentum by recruiting top faculty and equipping them to follow their imagination and curiosity in the quest for new health solutions. Today, we are No. 3 in National Institutes of Health funding per investigator.

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Research Training and Education

We live our mission to educate the next generation of clinicians and scientists. Your hands-on training at the Keck School connects you with mentors who are propelling change in their fields. In our collegial culture, you’ll have the opportunities you need to grow into a leader in biomedical inquiry.

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Resources for Researchers

The Keck School empowers you to play your part in elevating human health. Access to state-of-the-art facilities and pragmatic support help set you free to learn, discover and invent.

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Cores and Facilities

Access the shared resources for analysis, services and expertise that enable you to break new ground.

Connect with industry for partnership and support through the MESH Academy.

Industry Collaborations and Strategic Partnerships

Unlock the potential of the Keck School’s vast resources and expertise: Discover how MESH Strategic Partnerships can facilitate collaboration between USC researchers and industry leaders. Explore our services and connect with us to kickstart a conversation about achieving your goals.

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Space Planning

Explore the spaces where new health solutions are developed and tested.

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The mission of cultivating breakthroughs that fundamentally change the practice of medicine is an exciting, fulfilling one. You are invited along, and there are a number of ways to take part.

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