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Helping NFL Players Fuel Up for the Field
As the first-ever full-time team dietitian for the LA Chargers, USC Leonard Davis alumna Erica Capellino plans meals, snacks and drinks with optimum performance in mind.
Food as Medicine? Scientists Are Getting Closer through Nutrigenomics
Nutrigenomics — the nexus of nutrition, genetics and genomics — is still in its infancy, but USC Leonard Davis faculty member Cary Kreutzer sees vast potential in its ability to help people take control of their health.
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.
Hanson-Thorell Family Research Scholarships Support New Investigations
The awards enable USC Leonard Davis faculty members Reginald Tucker-Seeley and Marc Vermulst to study the health impacts of financial hardship and the visualization of cellular processes.
Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology celebrates the largest graduating class in its history on May 10.
Podcast: Aging, genes and the environment
USC University Professor Caleb Finch is working to understand the relationships between aging, genes and the environment through his studies of ancient mummies and premodern societies.
This Tiny Fish Could Unlock Mysteries About Growing Old
The killifish have come to USC, and they might just have the answers to holding back aging.
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.