Aug 04 Podcast: Understanding stress, homestasis and the adaptive response at the molecular level By Beth Newcomb Podcast, Research Distinguished Professor Kelvin Davies discuss his research on how the body is able to maintain balance under stress and the implications it could have for preventing age-related disease and decline.Read More
Jul 19 Master’s in medical gerontology grad plans to pursue dental school and specialize in geriatric dentistry. Jessica Haddad hopes to make a difference for older adults. By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Q&A Jessica Haddad MAMG '22 is pursuing dental school in hopes of specializing in geriatric dentistry.Read More
Jul 15 How Common is Long COVID and Who is Likely to Get It? By Beth Newcomb COVID-19, Featured, Health and Wellness, Research Study reveals predictors of long COVID, which causes symptoms that may last for months.Read More
Jul 05 Surf, Sun, Support and Sustainability: Costa Rica Course Provides Lessons for a Long and Healthy Life By Orli Belman Academics, Courses, Featured, Health and Wellness, Study Abroad Students traveled to Nicoya, Costa Rica to understand why Costa Rica has one of the longest-lived populations in the world.Read More
Jun 30 Kelvin Davies Awarded Copernicus Medal By Beth Newcomb Honors and Awards The Copernicus Medal is the highest award of the University of Ferrara, Italy.Read More
Jun 27 USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Awarded $2M for Undergrad Research By Beth Newcomb Featured, Media Advisory, Students NIA grant promotes diversity and participation in the aging research workforce of the future.Read More
Jun 24 Advance Directives Associated With Lower Out-of-Pocket Hospital Costs By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Policy, Research Patients with advance directives more likely to choose comfort over aggressive care at end of life, according to new USC study.Read More
Jun 23 How Much Does Aging Vary Across Species? By Beth Newcomb Featured, Q&A, Research University Professor Caleb Finch discusses the wide spectrum of aging rates in the animal kingdom and what it could mean for human aging study.Read More