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Mar 03

Concept illustration by Rapheal Williams showing how the gut microbiome affects ovarian health.

Fecal Transplants from Older Mice Significantly Improve Ovarian Function and Fertility in Younger Mice

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

The surprising findings shed light on the little-known relationship between the microbiome and the reproductive system. Greater understanding could lead to better treatment options not only for fertility but also for overall health as women age.

Feb 26

Caregiver and senior woman in wheelchair holding dandelion

“Achieving Abundance in Eldercare” Report Maps Challenges and Opportunities in Ensuring Care for California’s Older Adults

By Beth Newcomb Caregiving, Demography, Featured, Health and Wellness, Housing, Policy

Authored by Mireille Jacobson of the USC Leonard Davis School and published as part of UC Berkeley Possibility Lab’s Abundance Accelerator, the report details key challenges and possible policy solutions for the care needs of the state’s growing population of older adults.

Feb 04

image of faculty scientist looking at research image on computer

Thorell Family Gift Supports Senior Faculty with New Award

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Giving

Longtime supporters of the school Shari and Bob Thorell have created a new faculty award intended to support USC Leonard Davis School faculty scientists of all levels, especially senior faculty members.

Jan 27

USC President Beong-Soo Kim and University Professor Eileen Crimmins on the Trojan Talks podcast

Eileen Crimmins Discusses Aging and Population Health with USC President Kim on Latest Trojan Talks Podcast

By Beth Newcomb Demography, Featured, In the News

USC President Beong-Soo Kim and USC University Professor and AARP Chair in Gerontology Eileen Crimmins, one of the world’s leading scholars in aging and population health, discuss how scientists measure aging and longevity — and why living longer does not always mean living healthier.

Jan 20

Former Marketing Professional Wants to Create a New Model for Senior Living

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Featured, Housing

With a background in marketing, an MBA and a MASLH, Larissa Tiede is hoping to develop a new care model that extends beyond her senior living community.

Jan 19

Older adult with bandage on shoulder after receiving a vaccine

Study: Shingles Vaccine Linked to Slower Biological Aging in Older Adults

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

Along with protecting against the painful illness, vaccination correlates with lower inflammation, slower epigenetic and transcriptomic aging, and slower overall biological aging in Americans age 70 and older.

Jan 19

USC Leonard Davis School Researchers Rank Among Most Cited Scientists in the World

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Honors and Awards

Clarivate data and Stanford University analysis demonstrate faculty’s continued impact on the aging field and beyond.

Jan 14

Study: Email Reminders Boost Use of Database for Safe Prescribing

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Policy, Research

Researchers from USC and Columbia found that low-cost emails more than tripled engagement with a database to assist safe prescribing of opioids and other drugs.

Jan 10

Adam Will portrait courtesy of Will family

New Gift Establishes Adam Will Prize in Arts and Healthy Aging

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Giving

The competitive prize was created in memory of Adam Will (1987-2024), the son of Belmont Village co-founder and CEO Patricia Will and her husband, Ed Will.

Dec 01

Empowered to Thrive: Conference and Film Festival Promotes Resources and Recognition for Caregivers

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Arts, Caregiving, Community Service, Featured, Pop Culture, School Culture

A day of caregiver support and education concludes with a caregiving-centered film festival.

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