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June 20, 2019

Four stories to read this weekend, chosen by our editors

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CHLA ranked No. 1 children's hospital in the west, rises to No. 5 overall

CHLA ranked No. 1 children's hospital in the west, rises to No. 5 overall

For the third straight year, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), an affiliate of Keck Medicine of USC and the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has been named the top pediatric hospital in the western United States.

Ultrasound innovator prepares to step down as radiology chair

Ultrasound innovator prepares to step down as radiology chair

Edward Grant, MD, already had a distinguished career by the time he came to the Keck School of Medicine of USC in 2002 as chair of the Department of Radiology. Now he is preparing to begin a phased retirement while still conducting research.

USC Stem Cell researchers make life-changing discoveries

USC Stem Cell researchers make life-changing discoveries

Californians have given billions of dollars to stem cell research. Take a look at how USC scientists are using that investment to push science forward, ahead of next week's International Society for Stem Cell Research annual meeting.

Study: Cartoon ads may increase young adults' likelihood of vaping

Study: Cartoon ads may increase young adults' likelihood of vaping

Like the infamous "Joe Camel" advertisements for cigarettes in the 1980s and 90s, the use of cartoon characters in ads for e-cigarettes and e-liquids may be attracting young people to the nicotine-delivery products, according to a new USC study.

Featured Event

USC Ginsburg Institute for Biomedical Therapeutics Symposium

Date: Wednesday, June 26

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Event: "Inaugural USC Ginsburg Symposium"

Location: Healthcare Center 4 (HC4), 3rd Floor Conference Center

Info: Valerie Reyna, valerie.sanchez@med.usc.edu

RSVP: http://events.usc.edu/esvp, code: ginsburg. Business attire, hosted parking in underground garage at 1537 Norfolk St.

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