The USC Leonard Davis School honored over 200 graduates during its 2023 commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12. Continue Reading USC Leonard Davis School Celebrates Class of 2023
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Biofeedback, “exercise in a pill” and stress exposure are among the potential therapies to boost physical and mental fitness as we age. Continue Reading USC Leonard Davis Researchers Explore New Approaches for Body and Brain Health
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USC Leonard Davis School Associate Professor Jennifer Ailshire has been awarded the 2023 Provost Mentoring Award, which recognizes faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding mentorship to USC faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students. Continue Reading Jennifer Ailshire Receives 2023 Provost Mentoring Award
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New study provides evidence that a simple biofeedback practice reduces levels of Alzheimer’s-associated amyloid beta peptides. Continue Reading Can breathing exercises reduce Alzheimer’s risk?
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Bérénice Benayoun, assistant professor of gerontology at the USC Leonard Davis School, received a $200,000 grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). Continue Reading USC Professor Bérénice Benayoun receives grant to study menopause and ovarian aging
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Krystal Walden, former sprinter, business owner and PT practice operations specialist, just acquired a new title — Master of Science in Gerontology — and a new perspective on aging. Continue Reading Former Sprinter Discovers the Physical Aspects of Aging In MSG Program
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The daily lives of people in the Indigenous Tsimané and Mosetén communities closely resemble those of pre-industrial societies and may provide clues for preventing heart disease and cognitive decline. Continue Reading For clues to healthy brain aging, look to the Bolivian Amazon
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Irma Gonzalez found mentors who believed in her. They helped her find the dual master’s program in gerontology and social work and her ideal career path. Continue Reading Master’s Student Finds Perfect Pairing In Gerontology and Social Work
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The National Council on Aging partnered with the University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology to develop a series of resources that feature home modification and home safety programs, assessment tools, and funding sources for families and professionals. Continue Reading Home Modification Tools and Tips to Help Prevent…
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Shannon became a gerontology educator and researcher at age 64 following an acting career that spanned 30 years. Continue Reading In Memoriam: George Raymond Shannon, MSG, PhD
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