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USC Leonard Davis School Faculty Win Grants for New Research Directions
The 2018 Recipients of the Hanson-Thorell Family Research Scholarships have been announced
$11 million National Institute on Aging grant supports research on air pollution and Alzheimer’s
A new NIA program grant awarded to USC researchers focuses on understanding air pollution’s effects on the brain.
Hollywood takes on aging
USC Leonard Davis School Professor George Shannon took part in a California Commission on Aging panel that brought experts together to strategize ways to improve the portrayals of older adults and the aging experience in film and on television.
From General Hospital to teaching gerontology: Soap star finds meaning as professor
After a successful acting career, George Shannon found purpose teaching gerontology
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Announces Edward L. Schneider Endowed Chair
The gift honoring the school’s dean emeritus comes from a matching grant challenge issued by the Leonard and Sophie Davis Fund. Reginald Tucker-Seeley is named the inaugural chair holder.
California Task Force on Family Caregiving Names Chair and Co-Chair, Submits Interim Report
Donna Benton and Sandi Fitzpatrick are selected to lead legislature’s caregiving advisory group.
“Triple Crown” of British Research Recognition for Kelvin Davies
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) recently elected USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology faculty member Kelvin J. A. Davies as a Fellow of the prestigious British scientific organization.
USC Leonard Davis Program Teaches Contractors How to Make Homes Safer for Older Adults
A new partnership between the USC Davis School, The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence, and Crawford Contractor Connection educates contractors on how to assess the homes of older adults for risks and help homeowners age in place. [Continue Reading...]