USC Leonard Davis Communications, Author at USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

Dec 17

Art and Science Across the Pond

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Courses, Featured, Students

USC Leonard Davis School students traveled through England, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland for a summer course on the genetics of aging.

Dec 16

Dementia Detectives

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

USC Leonard Davis scientists search for clues and connect the dots as they work to predict and prevent Alzheimer’s and related diseases.

Dec 15

Life Lessons

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Courses, Featured, Students

GERO 200 provides students with a roadmap for navigating aging

Dec 10

Q&A with Assistant Professor Eleanor Hayes-Larson

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured, Q&A

Eleanor Hayes-Larson, assistant professor of gerontology, discusses how life-long psychological and social factors influence cognitive aging and dementia risk. Her work focuses on the impact of trauma, resilience, and the importance of diversity in research.

Dec 09

MASM Graduate Leads One of California’s Top Nursing Homes

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Caregiving, Featured

Ararat Nursing Facility in Mission Hills was named Newsweek’s best nursing home in California in 2023. What does it take to earn such a distinction? For Margarita Khachatryan, who serves as executive director, it’s all about creating a thriving environment.

Dec 03

MSG Graduate Is Changing Care for Older Adults in Montana

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Caregiving, Courses, Featured, Research

Lindsey Klebenow has worked in home care and assisted living in Bozeman, Montana from the time she was in college. She’s a certified nurse assistant (CNA), an emergency medical technician (EMT) and operates her own home health agency.

Nov 26

Healthy Holiday Tips from USC Leonard Davis School Faculty Members

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Health and Wellness

With suggestions on what gifts to give caregivers, how to have a healthy holiday meal, and why you should call a friend this time of year, these timeless recommendations from USC Leonard Davis faculty members are a gift that keeps giving.

Nov 26

Roberto Vicinanza Shares Mediterranean Diet Expertise on U.N. Panel

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Events, Featured, Nutrition, Research

Instructional Associate Professor Roberto Vicinanza recently presented at the U.N.’s Mediterranean Diet A Living Heritage, Unleashing One Health event.

Nov 26

Study Uncovers Surprising Connections Between Mechanical Stress and Lifespan (India Education Diary)

By USC Leonard Davis Communications In the News

India Education Diary featured a study by Assistant Professor Ryo Sanabria on the relationship between mechanical stress and lifespan.

“The study of mechanical stress is important because many tissues become stiffer with age, and several age-associated diseases – like cancer – are associated with increased tissue stiffness,” said Sanabria.

Nov 26

USC Scientists Uncover Secret to a Youthful Immune System (SciTechDaily)

By USC Leonard Davis Communications In the News

SciTechDaily highlighted Associate Professor Rong Lu’s research on blood stem cells. “Our study provides compelling evidence that when a small subset of blood stem cells overproduces innate immune cells, this drives the aging of the immune system, contributes to disease, and ultimately shortens the lifespan,” said Lu.