Sonal Kawatra

The Sacramento Observer featured faculty members Assistant Professor Lauren Brown and Associate Research Professor Donna Benton, along with alumna Cheryl Brown in a story about the need to increase representation of Black Americans in both research studies and the field of gerontology.

LAist and AirTalk quoted Associate Professor Donna Benton of USC Leonard Davis School offering tips for caring for aging parents, emphasizing the importance of open communication, understanding their needs, and preparing for potential health and legal issues.

Web MD spoke with Dean Pinchas Cohen of USC Leonard Davis School in a story about research that suggests higher levels of human growth hormone, which is no longer in use, may be linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.