CA surgeon general talks USC journey
Double-Trojan Dr. Diana Ramos is the state’s second surgeon general.
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Virtual reality tool corrects errors in brain scan data
Virtual Brain Segmenter uses VR technology to decipher errors in MRI data.
Dean of Keck School of Medicine Rohit Varma resigns after less than a year
Dr. Rohit Varma resigned from his position as dean of the Keck School of Medicine on Thursday, according to a letter from Varma to Keck staff and faculty obtained by the Daily Trojan.
Officials investigating death of student found after seven days
Officials are investigating the death of a student at a residence hall on the Health Sciences Campus, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed on Thursday. Jacob Kelley, a 24-year-old first-year master’s student, was found at Seaver Residence Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Detective David Alvarez, a detective with LAPD’s Hollenbeck Community Police Station said that the […]
Keck Medical Center is among top in state
Keck Medical Center of USC ranked as the 10th-best hospital in California and fifth best in the Los Angeles metro area, according to the U.S. News & World Report ranking. The rankings recognize medical centers in the United States that provide the best patient care and specialized treatments for specific needs. “Keck Medicine of USC […]
LA community discusses effects of HSC expansion
Los Angeles County supervisors addressed community concerns regarding possible displacement of residents, public safety and environmental impact on communities affected by the expansion of the Keck School of Medicine of USC. The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors voted in favor of establishing the county’s first “Health Innovation Community Partnership” on March 14. The objective of […]
Keck School of Medicine will build new hospital
The new facility aims to increase patient comfort and will feature new technologies.
USC names permanent dean for Keck
Rohit Varma was named dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC on Wednesday by Provost Michael Quick on behalf of President C. L. Max Nikias. Varma, who has served as interim dean since March, will also hold the May S. and John Hooval Dean’s Chair in Medicine. “It is an honor and a […]
Keck study shows cancer risk dependent on behavior
Researchers found that environmental factors, not genetic differences, account for the varying cancer rates across races.
Tutor establishes endowed chair position at Keck
Richard Paulson, director of USC Fertility, will be the inaugural holder of the position.