Published in the Journal of Gerontology, Series A: Medical Sciences, the research highlights how swapping costly imaging for more accessible blood tests is a trade-off that calls for larger sample sizes and more caution against bias.
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2026 PhD in Gerontology graduate Mengzhao Yan, who also received his MA in Aging Services Management in 2019, investigates the use of services, home modification, and technology to help older people and people with disabilities age in place.
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From basic biology investigation at the lab bench to social science research in populations across the globe, USC Leonard Davis scientists study aging across numerous disciplines. This "creates a uniquely holistic way of thinking about aging" for students and trainees, says Maxim Averbukh PhD '26.
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In her dissertation research, Eleanor Batista-Malat PhD '26 found that, contrary to conventional wisdom, older adults receiving home- and community-based services still had the same likelihood of experiencing abuse as those not receiving services. After graduation, she will begin a VA fellowship to further her research in improving health care.
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Faith Huss, who served in the U.S. Army for 10 years prior to attending USC, will use her nutrition and dietetics expertise to serve patients at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Long Beach, where she also interned.
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USC Leonard Davis faculty member joins other renowned aging scientists for a Q&A celebrating the fifth anniversary of the journal Nature Aging.
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Eleanor Hayes-Larson, assistant professor of gerontology, discusses how life-long psychological and social factors influence cognitive aging and dementia risk. Her work focuses on the impact of trauma, resilience, and the importance of diversity in research.
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Liliana Ruvalcaba, 2024 Master of Arts in Medical Gerontology graduate, says her experiences in the GEMSTEM program gave her the support needed to become a Fulbright Scholar. She plans to develop, implement, and evaluate a telecare intervention to promote healthy aging among older adults in Bogotá, Colombia.
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In honor of Ageism Awareness Day, we’re sharing insights from Instructional Professor Paul Nash who recently joined us and the American Society on Aging to explain the AIR Model of ageism, and how we can challenge and prevent the perpetuation of different forms of ageism.
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USC Leonard Davis experts share their ideas of what the coming years may bring.
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