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Atmaca’s illustration about Weiss-Kruszka syndrome; featured image for Keck School researchers honored for Fall 2021 BioRender Illustration competition

Keck School researchers honored for Fall 2021 BioRender Illustration competition

Eda Atmaca, a PhD student in biomedical sciences/development and stem cell and regenerative medicine, was selected as the winner of the Fall 2021 BioRender Illustration competition. Priscilla Chan, a PhD candidate in …

In the cGMP facility space before construction. From left: Mohamed Abou-el-Enein; Tom Buchanan; Alan S. Wayne; Caryn Lerman; and Nikos Carli. (Photo/Sergio Bianco); featured image for CHLA, Keck School, Keck Medicine and USC Norris partner on cell therapy program as construction on new facility begins

CHLA, Keck School, Keck Medicine and USC Norris partner on cell therapy program as construction on new facility begins

The essence of translational medicine is taking an idea from the drawing board and “translating” it into a real-world treatment that helps patients. The winding road of that process takes plenty of …

Tracy Grikscheit; featured image for USC pediatric surgeon aims to heal infants using stem cells

USC pediatric surgeon aims to heal infants using stem cells

Tracy Grikscheit helps babies with digestive disorders. Stem cells could help her develop life-changing treatments. It’s an instinct many surgeons have: Whatever you have to remove, replace it with something better. Something …

Scott E. Fraser; featured image for USC’s Scott E. Fraser elected to National Academy of Medicine

USC’s Scott E. Fraser elected to National Academy of Medicine

USC biophysicist Scott E. Fraser, PhD, has as been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, the organization announced Monday. He’s among 100 new members of the Academy. “For integrating biophysics, quantitative …