News - USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

Nov 13

Colorful capsule pills lifting a black hex dumbbell. Illustration of the concept of pharmaceutical research on pills to replace exercise and workouts

Could a Pill Provide the Dementia-Fighting Benefits of Exercise? Study in Mice Raises the Possibility

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

USC Leonard Davis Professor Constanza Cortes’ lab is looking for ways to help older people who can’t exercise due to medical or physical conditions.

Oct 21

The actin cytoskeleton structure of cells

Mechanical Stress’ Surprising Effects on Health & Longevity

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Research, Students

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.

Oct 15

GEMSTEM Scholar, Master’s Graduate Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to Conduct Research in Colombia

By Beth Newcomb Alumni, Featured, Q&A

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.

Oct 10

CEO Continues to Learn and Grow With MA in Senior Living Hospitality

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Alumni, Community Service, Featured

Deidre Kinsey is an experienced senior living CEO. USC’s MALSH program rekindled her fire and expanded her view of senior living and its challenges.

Oct 09

Cover for what is ageism video interview with Paul Nash

Ageism Awareness Day: Challenging Ageism

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Faculty, Featured, Health and Wellness, Policy, Pop Culture, Q&A

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.

Oct 07

Justine Bateman, Caroline Cicero and the GESM 131g class

Justine Bateman Speaks With Students About Aging, Fear, and the Future of Art

By Beth Newcomb Courses, Featured, Pop Culture, Students

“Most of what I’ve accomplished, I’ve accomplished after 50,” says the actor, filmmaker, writer, and advocate.

Sep 29

School Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with Guest Speakers & Luncheon

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Events, Students

The USC Leonard Davis School celebrated Latinx Heritage Month with a festive luncheon on October 9. The event featured presentations by Melody Schiaffino of UC San Diego (center) and USC Leonard Davis alumna and Los Angeles Department of Aging Director Laura Trejo (right), pictured here with faculty members and event organizers Bérénice Benayoun, Lauren Brown, and Constanza Cortes.

Sep 27

Still of Associate Professor John Walsh surfing

“Riding the Wave” with John Walsh

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Faculty, Featured

A new student-produced documentary "Riding the Wave" highlights Associate Professor John Walsh's path to studying gerontology, his teaching experience and his marriage with USC Leonard Davis School lecturer and attorney Julia Walsh.