The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology celebrated more than 200 graduates of its undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs during USC's 143rd Commencement on May 15, 2026.
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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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Sophomore Aani Nagaiah's essay, "What Endures," won the Schwarzenegger Institute first place prize at the 2026 USC Undergraduate Writers' Conference.
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Nicholas Kim, a senior majoring in biomedical engineering and minoring in geroscience, led the landmark study with hopes that it could one day help improve the treatment of dementia and other brain disorders.
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USC undergraduate researchers, including senior in human development and aging Tiffany Wang, thrive during months of “uncompromised time” in labs under guidance of mentors.
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The USC Leonard Davis School celebrated more than 240 graduates — the school's largest-ever graduating class — on May 16, 2025.
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USC Leonard Davis School students traveled through England, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland for a summer course on the genetics of aging.
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How does the stress of a less forgiving environment affect cells? Simply hardening the surface on which tiny worms grow offers possible insights into aging, cancer and more.
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