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How Much Does Aging Vary Across Species?
University Professor Caleb Finch discusses the wide spectrum of aging rates in the animal kingdom and what it could mean for human aging study.
Study: Stress Accelerates Aging of the Immune System
Traumatic life events, discrimination, job strain all prematurely weaken body’s mix of immune cells, making us more vulnerable to illness.
Addressing Intersectionality and LGBTQ+ Issues in Aging
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.
Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
The USC Leonard Davis School celebrated the members of its largest-ever graduating class on May 13, 2022.
Alumna Adria Navarro Receives Prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award
2011 PhD in Gerontology graduate will research the role of social workers in evaluating older adults’ capacity to make decisions.
USC Scientists Identify Genetic Variants Linked to Mobility Changes in Aging
Study suggests changes in strength and mobility may depend on genetic variations in a critical mitochondrial enzyme.
Eileen Crimmins Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The prestigious honorary society recognizes exceptional individuals from academia, the arts, industry, public policy, and research and engages them in addressing significant global and national challenges.
New Article Outlines the Characteristics of a “Longevity Diet”
Professor Valter Longo leads review of research in animals and humans to identify how nutrition affects aging and healthy lifespan.
Eileen Crimmins Receives 2022 Provost’s Mentoring Award
The annual award honors a faculty member who provides exemplary guidance and support for other USC faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students.