SC CTSI Team Members Don't Just Support Clinical Trials at USC and CHLA—They Participate, Too
By taking part in clinical research as participants, members of the SC CTSI gained a new perspective and valuable insights into the research process.
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The Diabetes "Hot Foot Line" Team Completes Clinical Study Showing Dramatic Success in Preventing Amputations in Patients with Foot Ulcers
The team will now advance its research through a five-year NIH grant to develop more advanced methods of treatment and care to help diabetes patients maintain their limbs and their health.
Harnessing Little Networks: One Research Team’s Quest to Analyze the Social Networks of Small Groups
Building relationships and trust is key when working in groups. Relationships are essential to the growth of a company, but how can we quantify the efficacy of teams forming social networks? Enter Kayla de la Haye, Ph.D. and George Vega Yon, Ph.D., two researchers from USC Kec…
Stress in the ER: How Researchers are Using Wearable Tech to Study Doctors in Action
Working in the healthcare industry can be an immensely stressful profession. Every day, healthcare workers are faced with making life-changing decisions for their patients, a responsibility that undoubtedly takes a physical and mental toll. Researchers at Keck School …
SC CTSI Alum Brian Lee, MD Ph.D, is Awarded NIH K23 Career Development Grant to Continue Research into Brain-Computer Interface Technologies
Lee, a neurosurgeon, has been pioneering development of implantable devices to restore motor and sensory function for patients with paralysis and other neurological disorders.
Funding the Future: SC CTSI Grant Supports Student Research on Critical Topics in Translational Science
Spanning over 80 countries and 6,000 collaborators, the Drug Information Association (DIA) is a diverse network of healthcare professionals, scientists, and researchers committed to innovating solutions in the field of life sciences. Now, more than ever, it is critical to …
Research by CHLA Pediatric Hospitalist Seeks to Sharpen Clinical Guidelines for Children with Respiratory Infections Related to Tracheostomy
Children with tracheostomy are at high risk for infections of the airway and lungs, which can lead to frequent hospitalization, overuse of antibiotics, and other problems. Christopher J. Russell, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at CHLA, investigates better way…
Making Sense of Big Data: USC Biostatistician Helps Lead Research to Identify Increased Stroke Risk in Aortic Repair Surgeries
Li Ding, MD, MPH, a biostatistician at the SC CTSI, worked on a retrospective analysis of thousands of patients whose outcomes were recorded in a national patient registry. The study could help vascular surgeons better protect patients from the risk of stroke during endovascular…