Graduate Research Education

At the Keck School of Medicine of USC, graduate students have the opportunity to pursue world-class research that drives scientific progress. As one of the nation’s leading medical schools, the Keck School offers an unparalleled environment for research training and discovery.

Students work alongside pioneering faculty in over 200 innovative research labs spanning diverse disciplines from cancer biology to biomedical engineering. They tackle cutting-edge projects using state-of-the-art facilities and leverage the expertise of renowned mentors to advance their research.

Whether exploring new treatments for chronic diseases, harnessing big data and AI, or pushing scientific boundaries in genetics and cell biology, Keck School students are at the forefront of biomedical research. The school provides a fertile ground for research partnerships, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful discoveries that transform lives.