SC CTSI News

Health and the Built Environment: A USC Professor of Architecture Sheds Light on the Role of Light in Dementia Care Communities

An SC CTSI-supported pilot showed that "biologically meaningful" levels of light may ease depression symptoms for dementia patients living in long-term care communities. Implications of the research could contribute to the design of healthier buildings for everyone.

SC CTSI Mentored Career Development in Clinical Translational Science Scholars Announced

The scholars will begin their course work on June 1, 2019 to develop critical clinical and translational research skills.

SC CTSI develops cartoon robot to help draw cautious, underrepresented minorities into clinical trials

Pharmacovigilance and Safety Reporting are Topics at Recent Regulatory Science Boot Camp

Lecturers examined the FDA's regulatory requirements for the monitoring, detection, assessment, and safety reporting of adverse effects of drugs, devices, and other medical products.

Writing Successful NIH Grant Applications: Advice from the Insiders

A seminar co-sponsored by the SC CTSI and Keck School of Medicine showed researchers how to think like a reviewer and write better proposals.

Meta-analysis by USC Researchers Shows Severe Eczema Associated with Increased Risk of Suicide

The unexpected findings suggest that people with bad cases of the common skin condition are 36 percent more likely to attempt suicide, suggesting heightened focus by dermatology providers on related psychiatric concerns.

Update on the Clinical Research Harmonization initiative

New analysis reveals faster, more efficient trial activation

SC CTSI to lead first “synergy paper” collaboration on local health partnerships in Los Angeles and Chicago

SC CTSI to lead first “synergy paper” collaboration on local health partnerships in Los Angeles and Chicago