New collaboration aims to predict new COVID-19 strains
Understanding the rate of mutation in the virus’ genes could help create a more widely effective vaccine, says Assistant Professor Marc Vermulst.
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Students support nonprofit bringing meals to people facing illness
USC Student Gerontology Association raises funds for Project Angel Food, a nonprofit which cooks and delivers meals to those living with serious illnesses.
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Sean Curran Wins Rising Star Award
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Professor Sean Curran was awarded the 2020 Vincent Cristofalo Rising Star Award in Aging Research from the American Federation for Aging Research.
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Gerson Galdamez, PhD ’20, aims to improve aging policy and services in Los Angeles and beyond
Galdamez says his years at the Leonard Davis School have provided him with many incredible experiences both inside and outside of the classroom, including opportunities to travel and engage in policymaking and foundation work.
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Class of 2020: Virtual Celebration and Reception
Join us for a day of celebration to honor the graduating Class of 2020 on Friday, May 15, 2020.
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Gerontology PhD graduate to study health disparities, including impact of COVID-19 on Puerto Rican older adults
Catherine Pérez Garcia PhD ’20, a first-generation college student, will continue her research on health disparities in minority populations as assistant professor of sociology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Fasting plus vitamin C proves effective for hard-to-treat cancers
A USC study found that a combination of a fasting-mimicking diet plus vitamin C delayed tumor progression and even caused disease regression in mice.
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Ready to start your journey into the gerontology field? Find out how to apply to USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology academic programs.
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Wondering what's possible in gerontology? The USC Leonard Davis School offers multiple online and on-site degree programs, gerontology minors and postdoctoral and certificate programs.
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Learn MoreJoin Dean Cohen for Yoga and Mindfulness with Wayne Lehrer
Join Wayne Lehrer for online yoga and mindfulness class on Wednesday, May 6 via Zoom. This is a password protected meeting for our community. Please RSVP here to receive the meeting password.
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