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Joined March 2009
We're proud to share our 2026 Annual Report! Discover how we're supporting @USC #inventors, advancing breakthrough discoveries, launching new programs, and building stronger connections among researchers, partners and #startups. Innovate On! ✌️ Read here: flipsnack.com/978EAEB569B/f2…
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A historic moment and a new chapter for USC. Today, we celebrated the investiture of @BeongKim as the university’s 13th president. Together, we honor USC’s rich history and look ahead to a bright future for the Trojan Family. Fight On! ✌️
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Data, Centered. 🧠 We’re home to the world’s largest archive of neuroimaging data. With 18 petabytes of secure storage, 4,096 processor cores, and premier data-sharing platforms, we help researchers worldwide turn brain data into discovery. ini.usc.edu
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Replying to @KeckMedicineUSC
@KeckMedicineUSC has launched a trial of CX-011, an investigational single-injection therapy for knee osteoarthritis. Developed in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at @KECKSchool_USC through research led by USC Stem Cell’s Denis Evseenko, MD, PhD. news.keckmedicine.org/clinic…
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%p-tau217 is a blood biomarker that helps identify cognitively unimpaired adults more likely to have elevated brain amyloid. @ATRI_USC study found levels differed by race and ethnicity, yet relationship to PET amyloid was similar. #AlzheimersResearch keck.usc.edu/news/large-glob…
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Congratulations to USC Viterbi professors Ali Abbas and Johannes Royset, named 2026 @INFORMS Fellows -one of operations research’s highest honors. Only 12 professionals received the distinction this year, including two from USC’s Epstein ISE Department. viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2…
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What if we could stop Alzheimer's before memory loss begins? In the latest Trojan Talks, USC President @BeongKim joins leading Alzheimer's researcher Paul Aisen and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs & CEO of Keck Medicine of USC, Steven D. Shapiro, MD, to discuss how new blood tests and earlier treatment could change the future of Alzheimer's care. Watch here: uscne.ws/TTATRI
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💡 What if #cancer treatment could be activated with greater precision? 🧬 Acoustic Cell Therapy, a #startup by Prof. Peter Wang from @uscbme, is developing an innovative approach that uses focused ultrasound to remotely control CAR-T cells. Learn more: acousticcart.com
🤖 Made with AI
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USC Professor Azad M. Madni has received the 2026 John Fritz Medal—one of engineering’s highest honors—for pioneering advances in transdisciplinary systems engineering. Congratulations, Professor Madni! viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2…
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.@washingtonpost quoted Daniel Nation of USC Leonard Davis and Keck School of Medicine in an article analyzing study results that indicate that healthy aging could be another phase of brain development, bringing new strengths and weaknesses. Nation stated, “There may be some cognitive benefits to older adults that come from cognitive changes we normally think of as purely negative.” washingtonpost.com/lifestyle…
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We had a meaningful and productive day via the 3rd symposium hosted by the USC Transformative Center for Nanomedicine and DD. We all got to work across the sectors, learning from e/o toward our shared goal in developing therapeutics for patients. 💪 #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
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Can a smile signal pain instead of happiness? USC researchers analyzed nearly 2,000 hours of Holocaust survivor testimony and found that almost 1 in 5 smiles occurred during painful memories—revealing why the eyes and context matter. viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2…
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Innovation and collaboration on display at the 2026 PPHS Research Symposium! Yesterday, our community came together to explore how AI is shaping the future of public health research, from faculty talks to rapid-fire postdoc presentations & a lively poster session. @KECKSchool_USC
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Congratulations Maja on this incredible honor. Your work continues to inspire and make a tremendous impact on individuals, families and communities. @USCViterbi @USCStevensAI and @CSatUSC
Congratulations to USC robotics pioneer Maja Matarić on being named to the 2026 Forbes 50 Over 50: Innovation list! Her socially assistive robots help people help themselves through personalized motivation and support. viterbischool.usc.edu/news/2… #Robotics #USCViterbi
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We were proud to celebrate Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD, Taline Khoukaz, NP-C, and Judy Stark, who were recognized as 2026 ALIVE Honorees by Be Seen, an organization dedicated to raising awareness of colorectal cancer and building a community for those touched by it.
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New AI Nutrition Labels show how leading models may affect human wellbeing. The labels are part of ImpactBench, co-developed by researchers from USC Marshall’s Neely Center, MIT Media Lab, UC Berkeley Haas and the Psychology of Technology Institute. marshall.usc.edu/news/what-i…
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The Dual-Use Hackathon is the premier event to innovate for resiliency, safety, and infrastructure. Teams spend the weekend building on everyday LA problems that translate into national-resilience applications and compete for cash prizes! Register today: partiful.com/e/KIbFeMFfXAYA0…
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We’re bringing the aerospace, space, and defense ecosystem together for two events during LA Tech Week. 🚀 Oct. 13: Techstars Space startups showcase what they’re building at Startup Spotlight: The Future of Aerospace & Defense. 🔗 RSVP: tsta.rs/llXO50ZStnq Oct. 14: Join us for the Techstars Aerospace & Defense Mixer for an evening of networking across the ecosystem. 🔗 RSVP:tsta.rs/lblB50ZStns
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Can robotics and AI help humans reach their full potential? In a new Trojan Talks, USC President Beong-Soo Kim is joined by Distinguished Professor Maja Mataric to explore how shifting from automation to augmentation could make technology more human-centered. Watch here: uscne.ws/TKMM
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.@NSF recently announced it will invest $290 million over five years to accelerate quantum science by expanding its Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes from five to eight institutes. All eight institutes will be led by AAU member universities. aau.edu/newsroom/aau-institu…
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