This Halloween, our staff joined in the fun at Santa Teresita Elementary School’s Halloween Carnival, spreading joy, treats, and festive activities to children and families. With many households feeling extra financial pressure this year, our team wanted to make the day a little brighter by providing thoughtful snacks and treats—and plenty of smiles to go…Continue Reading Bringing Smiles to the Community this Halloween
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Keck School of Medicine Receives National Recognition for Community Engagement from the AAMC
The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of USC has been honored with the Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Engagement from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)—one of the most prestigious national recognitions for service in academic medicine. This award celebrates the KSOM’s long-standing commitment to improving the health and well-being of Los Angeles…Continue Reading Keck School of Medicine Receives National Recognition for Community Engagement from the AAMC
Congratulations to Dr. W. Martin Kast, Dean’s Award for Excellence in Service
We would like to congratulate and celebrate Dr. W. Martin Kast, Professor of Immunology & Immune Therapeutics, recipient of the USC Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) Dean’s Award for Excellence in Service. Dr. Kast was honored for his pioneering work in translational immunotherapy, which bridges discovery and clinical application to advance cancer treatment. His dedication…Continue Reading Congratulations to Dr. W. Martin Kast, Dean’s Award for Excellence in Service
Young Adults Workforce Academy Graduation 2025
Congratulations to the Young Adults Workforce Academy graduating fellows at the Keck School of Medicine (KSOM), USC. This past Saturday, June 21, we celebrated their achievements as they obtained eight certificates that give them an edge in workforce readiness. Thank you to Dean Carolyn Meltzer, KSOM Dean, for funding this program and for sharing her…Continue Reading Young Adults Workforce Academy Graduation 2025
YMCA Partnership Community Meeting with Keck School of Medicine Leadership
The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) Youth and Young Adults Workforce Academy was accompanied by KSOM and Keck Medicine leadership during their community service day at the weekly free food distribution at the Weingart YMCA in Boyle Heights. Twenty fellows from the surrounding USC Health Science Campus community, aged 18-24, are currently participating in an…Continue Reading YMCA Partnership Community Meeting with Keck School of Medicine Leadership
Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati Awarded a Partial Sabbatical
Congratulations to Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati for being awarded a one-year partial sabbatical by the Keck School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026. She will focus on acquiring new skills in narrative medicine and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, as well as art meets science communication strategies to optimize educational messaging in cancer prevention…Continue Reading Dr. Baezconde-Garbanati Awarded a Partial Sabbatical
Staff and students at AACR Annual Meeting 2025
USC KSOM staff and students attended the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025, from April 25 to April 30, in Chicago, Illinois. Below are pictures from the event….Continue Reading Staff and students at AACR Annual Meeting 2025
Happy Holidays from CenHealth
As the world comes together to celebrate this holiday season, may it be a time of peace, joy, and reflection. Let us embrace the warmth of kindness, the strength of community, the joy of the season, and the hope for a brighter tomorrow and great growth for all that 2025 may bring. Regardless of each…Continue Reading Happy Holidays from CenHealth
6th Cancer in the Community Virtual Conference: “Improving Patient Outcomes Through Clinical Studies”
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, we celebrated our 6th Cancer in the Community Conference titled “Improving Patient Outcomes Through Clinical Studies”. It was very well attended, with over 90 people attending. It was put on as a joint effort between the Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination Programs (CRTEC) and the Community Outreach and Engagement…Continue Reading 6th Cancer in the Community Virtual Conference: “Improving Patient Outcomes Through Clinical Studies”
Happy Holidays from the Board Chair of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (NAHH) Board of Directors met in Washington, DC, from December 4th to 5th, 2024, to plan for next year in a joint meeting with the Healthy Americas Foundation. Over 15 million people and more than 100 partners are served by the Alliance around the United States. The NAHH Board…Continue Reading Happy Holidays from the Board Chair of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health