Research Archives

Sep 29

People surrounding and looking at the GLAM poster session

Conference Shines Spotlight on L.A. Geroscience Research

By Beth Newcomb Events, Featured, Research, Students

Inaugural Geroscience Los Angeles Meeting (GLAM) welcomes researchers from many Southern California institutions for a day of scientific discussion focused on students and trainees.

Sep 12

Two pairs of hands holding onto each other

USC’s Minority Aging Research Center Secures $3.6M for Alzheimer’s Research

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Demography, Featured, Research

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has awarded a five-year, $3.6 million grant to fund USC’s Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), which supports junior scientists exploring health and economic disparities associated with dementia.

Aug 18

A Tsimane family travels upstream in the local river

Alzheimer’s gene associated with increased fertility in Amazonian women

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured, Research

Allele associated with increased risks for dementia and heart disease is linked to earlier age of first birth as well as shorter intervals between births in a Bolivian indigenous community.

Aug 15

Study: Changes in Lipid Metabolism Affect How Cells Respond to Stress

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Research

Research in worms identifies a gene vital for balancing lipids and proteins within cells that may play a role in neurodegenerative disorders.

Jul 24

Vector illustration of doctor with a megaphone holding a vaccine bottle

There’s an easy way to increase rates of COVID booster vaccinations

By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Featured, Research

USC research finds that the answer to getting more shots into arms is just a text message or email away.

Jul 16

PhD Degree Leads to Dream Job at Biotech Startup

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Academics, Alumni, Featured, Research

A professor’s warm welcome led Amin Haghani to pursue a PhD in Biology of Aging. He’s now unlocking the mysteries of aging and longevity at a biotech startup.

Jun 21

Brain scan displaying various sections of the brain

Anonymous gift advances Alzheimer’s research

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured, Giving, Research

An anonymous family donated $150,000 to support the research efforts of Associate Professor Andrei Irimia after hearing him present his work on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and its link to the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life.

May 15

Lightbulb low poly design with connecting dots, stars

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.

Apr 20

Older woman breathing and closing her eyes at a landscape

Can breathing exercises reduce Alzheimer’s risk?

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured, Research

New study provides evidence that a simple biofeedback practice reduces levels of Alzheimer’s-associated amyloid beta peptides.

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).