Faculty Archives

Nov 20

A Half-Century of Vision: 50 Years of the USC Leonard Davis School

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Faculty, Featured, School Culture

Faculty, alumni and supporters share how the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology shaped the aging field — and continues to lead into the future.

Nov 26

Caleb "Tuck" Finch Kesten Memorial Lecture photo

2024 Kesten Lecture: University Professor Caleb Finch Highlights Modern Causes of Alzheimer’s, Suggests Dementia Rates Could Be Reduced

By Orli Belman Alzheimer's and Dementia, Courses, Events, Faculty, Featured, Research

Finch’s work spans decades of pioneering discoveries, including the relationships between inflammation, air pollution, and dementia.

Nov 19

Rethinking How We Study Black Health & Aging

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Cultural Affairs, Demography, Faculty, Featured, Research

USC Leonard Davis alumna and Assistant Professor Lauren Brown wants to challenge the way researchers study older Black and Brown adults — and to question how researchers define “old” in the first place.

Oct 09

Cover for what is ageism video interview with Paul Nash

Ageism Awareness Day: Challenging Ageism

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Faculty, Featured, Health and Wellness, Policy, Pop Culture, Q&A

In honor of Ageism Awareness Day, we’re sharing insights from Instructional Professor Paul Nash who recently joined us and the American Society on Aging to explain the AIR Model of ageism, and how we can challenge and prevent the perpetuation of different forms of ageism.

Sep 27

Still of Associate Professor John Walsh surfing

“Riding the Wave” with John Walsh

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Faculty, Featured

A new student-produced documentary "Riding the Wave" highlights Associate Professor John Walsh's path to studying gerontology, his teaching experience and his marriage with USC Leonard Davis School lecturer and attorney Julia Walsh.

Mar 27

Jon Pynoos speaking during retirement party

Celebrating Professor Emeritus Jon Pynoos

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Faculty, Featured, School Culture

The USC Leonard Davis community recently gathered to honor and celebrate the distinguished career and retirement of Professor Jon Pynoos, PhD.

Jan 11

Eat Well, Age Well

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Faculty, Featured, Lifespan Health, Nutrition

Diet interacts with genetics and impacts the way we age. Here’s what USC researchers are finding out about nutrition and healthy aging.

Jan 08

Illustration of three people meditating at a park

Breathe Deep, Defend the Brain

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Faculty, Health and Wellness, Research

The breathing exercise sessions involved inhaling for five seconds, exhaling for five seconds, and repeating the sequence for 20 minutes twice daily.

Apr 27

Jennifer Ailshire Receives 2023 Provost Mentoring Award

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Faculty, Featured, Honors and Awards

USC Leonard Davis School Associate Professor Jennifer Ailshire has been awarded the 2023 Provost Mentoring Award, which recognizes faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding mentorship to USC faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students.

Apr 13

Abstract image of DNA helix and sequencing

USC Professor Bérénice Benayoun receives grant to study menopause and ovarian aging

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Faculty, Featured, Honors and Awards, Research

Bérénice Benayoun, assistant professor of gerontology at the USC Leonard Davis School, received a $200,000 grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI).