Faculty Archives

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).

Feb 24

Donna Benton Discusses How to Better Support Black Caregivers

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

To celebrate Black History Month and National Caregivers Day, Donna Benton joined legal advocacy group, Justice in Aging to discuss her work supporting Black caregivers, the importance of caregiving in the Black community, and strategies for advocates who wish to better support their Black older adult clients.

Feb 09

Dean Pinchas Cohen Named USC Distinguished Professor

By Beth Newcomb Faculty, Featured, Honors and Awards, School Culture

The university selectively awards the Distinguished Professor title to those whose accomplishments have brought special renown to USC.

Jun 07

Paul Nash and other cyclists at 2022 AIDS Lifecycle

Podcast: Addressing Intersectionality and LGBTQ+ Issues in Aging

By Beth Newcomb Cultural Affairs, Faculty, Featured, Health and Wellness, Podcast

Instructional Associate Professor Paul Nash, currently taking part in the 2022 AIDS/LifeCycle bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, discussed the challenges faced by older LGBTQ+ individuals in an episode of Lessons in Lifespan Health.

Feb 10

Cristal Hill portrait with name and faculty title

Cristal Hill PhD to join USC Leonard Davis School faculty

By Beth Newcomb Faculty, Featured, Research, School Culture

New assistant professor explores how diet and metabolism impact health and longevity.

Oct 12

USC Leonard Davis Assistant Professor Receives Prestigious Investigator-Focused Grant

By Beth Newcomb Faculty, Featured, Honors and Awards, Research

The Maximizing Investigators' Research Award directly supports scientists, providing stability, flexibility and more opportunities for breakthroughs.

Sep 15

Illustration of businessman walking into a book

New Book Provides Lessons in Senior Living Leadership

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Alumni, Faculty, Featured, Housing

Inspired by a popular class, Paths to Leadership in the Senior Living Industry, edited by Edward Schneider and Matthew Lifschultz MAASM '18, collects the wisdom of top senior living leaders.

Sep 03

World Alzheimer’s Month: Andrei Irimia discusses brain health and the relationship between concussions and Alzheimer’s

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Faculty, Featured, Health and Wellness, Lifespan Health, Podcast

Assistant Professor of Gerontology Andrei Irimia discusses the impacts of brain injury in the most recent episode of the Lessons in Lifespan Health podcast.

Aug 30

Associate Professor John Walsh leads his Gerontology 310 class in a yoga and core strength routine in front of the Andrus Gerontology Center

A Healthy Start for the Fall Semester

By Beth Newcomb Courses, Faculty, Featured, Health and Wellness, Students

To help students stay active and relieve stress, Associate Professor John Walsh brings the exercise routine he led during online lectures to campus.

Nov 06

Professor keeps his students on their toes, especially when they’re learning at home

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Courses, Faculty, Featured

At age 64, John “Old Doc” Walsh of the USC Leonard Davis School recognizes the need to stay limber — especially in the middle of a two-hour online class.