Research

Igniting Discovery

The Keck School of Medicine of USC takes on the biggest challenges to human health by asking equally audacious questions. Our ambitions start with the inclusion of diverse patients and communities in our studies. In our culture of creativity and collaboration, research reaches across fields, from discovery to clinic, and from cell to society. We focus on impact for a healthier, more equitable future for all.

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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Post-Doctoral Programs

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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Conducting Clinical Trials

Get support in moving new solutions to the clinic, where science translates to real-world impact.

Cores and Facilities

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

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Funding Opportunities

Explore the latest possibilities for fueling your scientific quest.

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.

Policies and Guidelines

Understand the ethical standards and policies that sustain our research community’s integrity.

Promoting Your Research

Get expert help letting the world know about your breakthroughs.

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Space Planning

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

Growing Our Research

Accelerating early breakthroughs into advances in care is a priority at the Keck School, as we look to double our research funding in the coming seven to 10 years. One enabler is the forthcoming Discovery Translation Research Hub, a seven-story, 260,000-square-foot facility set to house 84 research groups from across scientific and medical fields starting in 2026.

Learn more about the Discovery and Translational Hub