A Passion for Research Leads to Gerontology Ph.D
As USC Biology of Aging Ph.D student Juan Bravo watched his own parents age, he realized he wanted to do something that would help other older adults cope with age-related illnesses.
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USC Leonard Davis School Launches Master of Arts in Senior Living Hospitality
First-of-its-kind program prepares senior living professionals to address a growing population and changing consumer demands.
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Older Adults Pay Less Attention to Negative Information
Researchers have found that, even when quickly processing a series of images, older adults prioritize positive information.
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Gerontology students making an impact
Beyond their classwork, USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology students are a force for change in their communities and their professions.
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Providing Care for Latino Caregivers in Los Angeles
The USC Family Caregiver Support Center, AARP, and 211 LA collaborate to give Latino caregivers in Los Angeles County the support they need.
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G-20 Summit Puts Aging on the Agenda
USC Leonard Davis School Dean Pinchas Cohen addresses key audience in Tokyo.
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Resilient people have lessons to offer, and USC researchers are listening
We have different capacities for facing trauma and adversity, and USC researchers are exploring why.
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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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Want to support innovative gerontology education, research, and service? Learn more about ways to contribute to the USC Leonard Davis School.
Learn MoreSpeaker: Bret Goodpaster, PhD
Lecture: “The role of skeletal muscle energetics in aging”
- USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
Speaker: Young Jang, PhD
Lecture: “Integrative bioengineering approaches to rejuvenate aging skeletal muscle”
- USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
Speaker: Martin Picard, PhD
Lecture: “Mitochondrial Psychobiology: Linking Psychological Stress and Aging”
- USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
“My studies of Chinese, Spanish and Italian are proving to be incredibly beneficial! The USC Leonard Davis School has so many great internship opportunities abroad. My plan is to use my knowledge of languages to study eldercare in other countries.”
and Master of Aging Services Management
