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Sep 29

Conference Shines Spotlight on L.A. Geroscience Research

By Beth Newcomb Events, Featured, Research, Students

Inaugural Geroscience Los Angeles Meeting (GLAM) welcomes researchers from many Southern California institutions for a day of scientific discussion focused on students and trainees. Continue Reading Conference Shines Spotlight on L.A. Geroscience Research

Sep 22

Marshall and Leonard Davis Partner for Symposium on Future of Aging

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Events, Featured, Technology

USC faculty, students, staff, and experts in gerontology, technology, and entrepreneurship gathered on September 8 for the inaugural Aging is Now | Aging is the Future: Entrepreneurship Symposium, jointly hosted by Marshall and Leonard Davis. Continue Reading Marshall and Leonard Davis Partner for Symposium on Future of Aging

Sep 12

USC’s Minority Aging Research Center Secures $3.6M for Alzheimer’s Research

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Demography, Featured, Research

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has awarded a five-year, $3.6 million grant to fund USC’s Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), which supports junior scientists exploring health and economic disparities associated with dementia. Continue Reading USC’s Minority Aging Research Center Secures $3.6M for Alzheimer’s Research

Sep 05

The Opportunity – and Necessity – of the “Longevity Economy”

By Beth Newcomb Careers in Aging, Demography, Featured, Technology

Groundbreaking entrepreneurship event brings together experts from throughout USC to discuss meeting the emerging needs of an aging population. Continue Reading The Opportunity – and Necessity – of the “Longevity Economy”

Aug 18

A Tsimane family travels upstream in the local river. (Photo/Courtesy of Michael Gurven, UC Santa Barbara)

Alzheimer’s gene associated with increased fertility in Amazonian women

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured, Research

Allele associated with increased risks for dementia and heart disease is linked to earlier age of first birth as well as shorter intervals between births in a Bolivian indigenous community. Continue Reading Alzheimer’s gene associated with increased fertility in Amazonian women

Aug 16

What did you do this summer? USC Leonard Davis student climbed Half Dome with her 93-year-old grandfather

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Intergenerational, Students

Everett Kalin has long been an inspiration to his granddaughter Sidney, a sophomore human development and aging major at the USC Leonard Davis School and an avid hiker and adventurer. Continue Reading What did you do this summer? USC Leonard Davis student climbed Half Dome with her 93-year-old grandfather

Aug 15

Study: Changes in Lipid Metabolism Affect How Cells Respond to Stress

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Research

Research in worms identifies a gene vital for balancing lipids and proteins within cells that may play a role in neurodegenerative disorders. Continue Reading Study: Changes in Lipid Metabolism Affect How Cells Respond to Stress

Jul 26

Helping Older Adults in Times of Extreme Heat

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Featured, Health and Wellness

Donna Benton discusses how caregivers can help older adults stay healthy during heatwaves. Continue Reading Helping Older Adults in Times of Extreme Heat

Jul 24

There’s an easy way to increase rates of COVID booster vaccinations

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Featured, Research

USC research finds that the answer to getting more shots into arms is just a text message or email away. Continue Reading There’s an easy way to increase rates of COVID booster vaccinations

Jul 20

Fixing Palliative Care’s Image Problem Can Boost its Use

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Caregiving, Featured, Health and Wellness

Often confused with hospice, palliative care has a champion in USC gerontologist Susan Enguídanos, who has dedicated herself to expanding access to this beneficial resource. Continue Reading Fixing Palliative Care’s Image Problem Can Boost its Use

Featured

Conference Shines Spotlight on L.A. Geroscience Research

Marshall and Leonard Davis Partner for Symposium on Future of Aging

USC’s Minority Aging Research Center Secures $3.6M for Alzheimer’s Research

The Opportunity – and Necessity – of the “Longevity Economy”

Alzheimer’s gene associated with increased fertility in Amazonian women

What did you do this summer? USC Leonard Davis student climbed Half Dome with her 93-year-old grandfather

Study: Changes in Lipid Metabolism Affect How Cells Respond to Stress

Helping Older Adults in Times of Extreme Heat

There’s an easy way to increase rates of COVID booster vaccinations

Fixing Palliative Care’s Image Problem Can Boost its Use

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