Honors and Awards Archives

Apr 18

Pinchas Cohen named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Honors and Awards

The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognized Cohen for "distinguished contributions to the fields of aging research and molecular biology, particularly using mitochondrial peptides to study possible therapeutic benefits for diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases related to aging." Continue Reading Pinchas Cohen named a Fellow of the American…

Apr 16

USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology PhD Student Awarded Prestigious NSF Fellowship

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Honors and Awards, Students

The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes outstanding graduate students pursuing research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Continue Reading USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology PhD Student Awarded Prestigious NSF Fellowship

May 15

2023 Hanson-Thorell Family Research Awards Support New Approaches to Combat Misinformation and Alzheimer’s Disease

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Honors and Awards, Research

As recipients of the 2023 Hanson-Thorell Family Research Awards, Assistant Professors Teal Eich and Ryo Sanabria each received $25,000 for one-year pilot projects to explore these important areas in aging research. Continue Reading 2023 Hanson-Thorell Family Research Awards Support New Approaches to Combat Misinformation and Alzheimer’s Disease

Apr 28

Portrait of Josh Senior at Undergraduate Research Symposium

Josh Senior receives second place at the 2023 USC Undergraduate Symposium

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Honors and Awards, Students

Josh Senior, a GEMSTEM scholar in Mara Mather’s Emotion and Cognition Lab earned second place in the Life Sciences category at the USC Undergraduate Symposium. Continue Reading Josh Senior receives second place at the 2023 USC Undergraduate Symposium

Apr 27

Jennifer Ailshire Receives 2023 Provost Mentoring Award

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Faculty, Featured, Honors and Awards

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

Apr 13

Abstract image of DNA helix and sequencing

USC Professor Bérénice Benayoun receives grant to study menopause and ovarian aging

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Faculty, Featured, Honors and Awards, Research

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

Feb 09

Dean Pinchas Cohen Named USC Distinguished Professor

By Beth Newcomb Faculty, Featured, Honors and Awards, School Culture

The university selectively awards the Distinguished Professor title to those whose accomplishments have brought special renown to USC. Continue Reading Dean Pinchas Cohen Named USC Distinguished Professor

Dec 07

New Research on Cells’ Building Blocks, Aging and Stress

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Honors and Awards, Research

Foundation grants support newly published research at the intersection of stress responses, aging and cellular structure and function. Continue Reading New Research on Cells’ Building Blocks, Aging and Stress

Nov 18

Awards Fund Research into Neurotransmitter’s Role in Alzheimer’s Disease

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Honors and Awards, Research

Teal Eich, assistant professor of gerontology and psychology, recently received research funding from the National Institutes of Health and the Alzheimer’s Association for her investigation into the role of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in Alzheimer’s disease. Continue Reading Awards Fund Research into Neurotransmitter’s Role in Alzheimer’s Disease

Oct 17

Hanson-Thorell Family Research Awards Support New Studies on Diet and Health

By Beth Newcomb Honors and Awards, Nutrition, Research

Pilot grants support researchers looking into whether the composition of our diets and the amount of food we eat can impact heart and brain health as we age. Continue Reading Hanson-Thorell Family Research Awards Support New Studies on Diet and Health

Honors and Awards

Pinchas Cohen named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology PhD Student Awarded Prestigious NSF Fellowship

2023 Hanson-Thorell Family Research Awards Support New Approaches to Combat Misinformation and Alzheimer’s Disease

Josh Senior receives second place at the 2023 USC Undergraduate Symposium

Jennifer Ailshire Receives 2023 Provost Mentoring Award

USC Professor Bérénice Benayoun receives grant to study menopause and ovarian aging

Dean Pinchas Cohen Named USC Distinguished Professor

New Research on Cells’ Building Blocks, Aging and Stress

Awards Fund Research into Neurotransmitter’s Role in Alzheimer’s Disease

Hanson-Thorell Family Research Awards Support New Studies on Diet and Health

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