In this brief video, Dean Pinchas Cohen explains that the response to vaccines is sometimes very ineffective in older adults and is an area of research that will need to be addressed in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
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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.
Leading by Example
An accomplished scientist and award-winning mentor, Sean Curran helps students embrace surprises and the discoveries they can yield.
Q&A with Teal Eich
Teal Eich, assistant professor of gerontology, is a cognitive neuroscientist who explores age-related changes in brain function.
USC Leonard Davis School faculty and student receive honors at GSA 2019
Congratulations to the award winners from the USC Leonard Davis School.
In memoriam: Vern Bengtson, professor of gerontology, social work and sociology
In a USC career that spanned over 50 years, Bengtson explored the roles of faith and family across generations.
Kelvin Davies Inducted as American Aging Association Fellow
USC Leonard Davis School Executive Vice Dean and USC Distinguished Professor honored for his contributions to aging science, especially his pioneering work in free radical biology.
Unraveling the Origins of Heart Disease
University Professor Caleb Finch is helping us understand the relationships between aging, our genes and our environment through his studies of ancient mummies and premodern societies.
Eat less, live longer? The science of fasting and longevity
A fasting-mimicking diet could spur cellular repair and improve health, says USC Leonard Davis Professor Valter Longo.
USC Leonard Davis faculty honored for mentoring and scholarship
Kelvin Davies named Distinguished Professor; Sean Curran and Jennifer Ailshire recognized as extraordinary mentors.