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January 16, 2020

Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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The Institute of Arts in Medicine brings a new form of healing to cancer patients

The Institute of Arts in Medicine brings a new form of healing to cancer patients

Founded by Jacek Pinksi, MD, the Institute of Arts in Medicine provides art therapy with the overarching mission to offer cancer patients emotional healing alongside Keck Medicine of USC's cutting-edge medical treatments.

Pacifici appointed chair of the Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences

Pacifici appointed chair of the Department of Regulatory and Quality Sciences

Longtime USC School of Pharmacy faculty member Eunjoo Pacifici, PharmD, PhD, has been appointed to succeed founding chair Francis J. Richmond, PhD, in leading this key department. She has served as director of the D.K. Kim International Center for Regulatory Science since 2017.

New AI algorithm may lead to safer and more efficient treatment of stroke

New AI algorithm may lead to safer and more efficient treatment of stroke

Researchers at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute are working on a safer alternative brain scan for stroke patients. The latest development involves an artificial intelligence algorithm that can extract data on stroke damage without the need for contrast agents.

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital welcomes first baby of 2020

USC Verdugo Hills Hospital welcomes first baby of 2020

On Jan. 1, USC-VHH welcomed its first baby of the New Year and marked the joyous occasion with a welcome basket containing parent-friendly donations from local businesses, plus a contest to guess the weight and time of the birth.

Featured Event

The Keck School of Medicine of USC, Internal Medicine, The Gehr Center

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 22

Time: Noon

Event: "Age-Friendly Health Systems," Jay Bhatt, DO, American Hospital Association

Location: McKibben Lecture Hall, MCA 149

Info: Alissa Maier, alissama@usc.edu, or visit The Gehr Center website.


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