Featured Archives

Aug 20

Photo of balloons spelling out "Gerontology" in front of the school building on orientation day

The USC Leonard Davis School welcomes new and returning students

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Careers in Aging, Featured, School Culture, Students

Fall 2021 classes will begin on Monday, August 23 for students attending online or in person.

Aug 12

"Killer" T-cells (small dark purple spots) infiltrate the pancreatic islet in mouse model of type 1 diabetes (left); MOTS-c treatment prevents autoimmunity and the development of the disease (right)

Small Protein Protects Pancreatic Cells in Model of Type 1 Diabetes

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Mitochondria, Research

Mitochondrial peptide MOTS-c regulates the immune system and prevents the self-destruction of cells that create insulin, according to a new study in mice.

Aug 10

Master’s Student Puts Off Retirement for a Second Career in Gerontology

By Beth Newcomb Academics, Featured, Student Profile

Jennifer Nykyforchyn isn’t ready to retire. She’s using her tech experience and USC training to fashion a second career in gerontology, where age is an asset.

Aug 09

International Comparisons Provide New Insights on Aging

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Demography, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

USC faculty co-edit publication examining impacts of social and economic factors across the life course.

Jul 29

Q&A with PhD in Gerontology Grad Carly Roman

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, Q&A

Carly Roman PhD '21 wants to combine research and practice to ensure that older adults have opportunities to feel valued and stay socially connected.

Jul 21

Latinos are more likely to die from COVID-19, underlining racial and ethnic disparities in outcomes

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research

“Even among a population of Medicaid patients who are similarly economically disadvantaged, Latinos are shouldering an unfair burden of this deadly pandemic,” said study co-author Mireille Jacobson.

Jul 19