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November 29, 2018 |
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Vaccine breakthrough brings researchers closer to eliminating polio worldwideUSC researchers have developed a polio vaccine that doesn't require refrigeration, meaning it could someday be used all over the world to deliver the final blow to this longtime foe. The vaccine, which was freeze-dried into a powder, kept at room temperature for four weeks and then rehydrated, offered full protection against the polio virus when tested in mice. |
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New app summarizing landmark medical studies launchedA Keck School professor has created a modern way to put high-impact medical research at the fingertips of medical trainees. The "50 Studies" app summarizes landmark medical studies in a variety of disciplines. The app is based on a series of Oxford University textbooks of the same name. |
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Royal visitors bring smiles to cancer patients, staffPatients at the USC Norris Cancer Hospital received a very special visit recently — the 2019 Tournament of Roses Court made its annual visit to the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center to meet with cancer patients and learn about breast cancer research, cancer care and ultrasound imaging technology. |
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Single mom keeps her eye on an ophthalmology career"I'm going to help people see better," says Parshanna Wilson, a single mom raising two teenage sons who works at USC Village before heading to the Health Sciences Campus, where she's nearing completion of the Ophthalmic Technician Education Program (OTEP) certificate program at the USC Gayle and Edward Roski Eye Institute. |
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