Keck School of Medicine of USC

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🏥 The official account of the Keck School of Medicine of USC. 🩺 Igniting discovery in research, education, health and health equity. 👩‍🔬 Follow us for #MedicalResearch #MedSky #Science #Health and learn more at keck.usc.edu

A healthcare professional is gently advising a patient seated on an exam table. The patient is wearing a blood pressure cuff, and the setting appears to be a medical examination room with a diagram of the human anatomy on the wall.
A digital illustration showing the human thoracic cavity. The image highlights the thymus gland in orange, situated centrally above the heart and between the lungs, which are depicted in blue.
Dean Meltzer smiling and looking off to the side onstage in her white coat, dark curtain backdrop.
A detailed illustration depicting a cancer cell under attack by white blood cells. The cancer cell is shown as a large, brown, irregular mass in the center, with smaller white blood cells surrounding it. The background is a blurred red and pink gradient, representing tissue or blood.
A prescription pill bottle lying on its side with several round pills spilled out on a light surface. A white cap is nearby.
woman in front of gray background with black blazer and white t-shirt. She has brown hair in a bob and is looking at the camera. this is a professional headshot
Seven people standing in a room with large windows, smiling at the camera. Several individuals are wearing professional attire, while others are in medical scrubs and ID badges.
The image shows the Keck School of Medicine of USC building under a sky filled with dark smoke. The structure is modern, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained courtyard with pathways.
A person is having a mammogram, with a healthcare professional assisting and adjusting the machine. The setting appears to be a medical facility.
three people standing outside. one is in a red dress with a black blazer, in the middle a man with glasses in a suit with a blue tie holding a certificate, and the man on the right in a suit and pink tie with glasses. they are all smiling at the camera
A detailed illustration of a human head with a focus on the brain. The brain is depicted with vibrant neural connections extending throughout. In the background, there are multiple MRI scan images.
An illustration of colorful mushrooms in the foreground with an outline of a brain in the background, set against a purple gradient backdrop.
A person with short red hair and blue mirrored sunglasses smiles outdoors, wearing a cream blazer, a lanyard with a USC Keck School of Medicine badge, a 'love' button pin, and holding a Progress Pride flag. Trees and foliage are visible in the background.
Two people are outdoors at an easel. One person is holding a paintbrush, and both appear to be enjoying the painting activity together. The setting is a grassy area with trees in the background.
A colorful 3D visualization of a human brain's neural network, displaying intricate pathways in vibrant colors such as blue, green, red, and purple against a black background. The image is credited to the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute and Keck School of Medicine of USC.
Two researchers in white lab coats and purple nitrile gloves work at a laboratory bench. The person in the foreground uses a micropipette while the other looks on. Lab supplies including pipette tip boxes and a biohazard container are visible on the bench.
Stevie Nicks pictured with long hair is wearing a dark hat and veil, under soft, diffused lighting. The mood is mysterious.
Illustration of a human brain with highlighted sections. Two brain areas, CGH and SCC, are emphasized in a pinkish-brown color. Nearby, graphs depict data points for "controls" and "MCI" groups, represented by black and red dots, respectively. The background is a subtle, abstract wave pattern.
The image shows two buildings. The top half displays a large sign for Keck School of Medicine of USC on a gray building. The bottom half shows a sign for USC Viterbi School of Engineering on a brick section of another building.
A group of five cyclists in colorful jerseys pose for a selfie on a grassy area with palm trees in the background, under a clear blue sky.
A healthcare professional sits at a desk, discussing lung scans displayed on a computer screen with a person. On the desk, there is a detailed anatomical model of human lungs. Medical diagrams are on the wall in the background.
Man with glasses and an orange tie with a blue shirt and black blazer smiling to the camera. behind him are several plaques on the wall.
A group of people in red graduation gowns and caps sitting in a crowded auditorium. They are smiling and appear to be part of a graduation ceremony.
A person stands in a garden with blooming pink flowers, with a scenic backdrop of Mount Fuji under a clear blue sky.
A person speaking into a microphone stands in front of a display with blue circuit patterns and the text "SynNotch".
A group of people is standing together in a conference setting. They are all wearing name badges. Behind them, a sign reads "Burn Care Next, Leading Burn Care into Tomorrow." The floor has a patterned carpet, and the walls are cream-colored with decorative molding.
A group of four individuals stand outdoors in front of a science poster presentation on display panels. The presentation appears to include graphs and text. There are people in the background, and a building is visible behind them.
Red and gold graphic with "Class of 2026" in large text. A graduation cap rests on the number zero. The text "Keck School of Medicine of USC" appears on the right. Hashtag "#KSOMGrad2026" is included at the bottom.
A person in a checkered blazer observes a digital display featuring a colorful, light-filled arrangement of numbers and letters.
Close-up of a human eye shedding a single tear, representing the USC-led PACE+ research project using tear-based biomarkers to monitor and treat disease.
A baby is lying on an examination table while a healthcare professional uses a stethoscope to listen to the baby's chest. The baby is looking up with a curious expression.
A person using a robotic exoskeleton walks with the assistance of a walker, smiling as they move along a pathway. Next to them, a person in a white lab coat is also smiling. They are outside a building with large windows and columns.
A four-photo collage featuring honored Keck School of Medicine of USC researchers Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Amy Lee, Andy McMahon and W. Martin Kast.
A group of five people standing together outdoors, all making peace signs. They are positioned under a green umbrella with potted plants and brick walls in the background. Everyone is smiling and dressed in formal to semi‑formal attire.
red indicates mouse embryonic stem cells and green indicates mouse epiblast stem cells. The two cell types were co-cultured under GSK3α inhibition and maintained their distinct identities.
A group of people seated in a classroom, engaging in a discussion. A panel of four individuals sits at the front, with an audience facing them. A large monitor is mounted on the wall behind the panel.
Woman smiling at the camera wearing a white lab coat with short brown hair.
A group of people standing and smiling in a well-lit room. They are dressed in business casual attire, and several are wearing name tags. There is a table with papers in the foreground. The background is plain, enhancing the focus on the group.
A tranquil beach scene at the Salton Sea, featuring a white sandy shore with scattered rocks and calm blue water under a partly cloudy sky. Mountains are faintly visible in the distance.
A visualization of the complex data networks that power AI4AD2, where AI is used to connect brain scans, genetics, and other biological data to better understand Alzheimer’s disease.
Three people smiling at the camera, the man in the middle is holding a chair statue
Back of head of Dean Carolyn Meltzer, MD, as she looks over the crowd of students on Match Day 2026
Two people sit closely at a table, looking at a photo album together. One has an arm around the other. In the foreground, there is a bowl of fruit. The setting appears warm and supportive.
photo of baby looking into the camera, over the shoulder of woman looking at a doctor off screen. baby looks sweet but worried
A person is holding a red sign that reads, "Keck School of Medicine of USC, I MATCHED! 2026" with blank spaces labeled "Specialty" and "Program." The background shows a building with the Keck School of Medicine logo. The hashtag "#KSOMMatch2026" is visible on the sign.
An individual in a white coat works at a desk with two computer monitors displaying medical charts and eye-related data. The setting appears to be a medical office, with a sign reading "EXAM 22" in the background.
Two researchers in white lab coats and blue medical gloves looking at a slide in a stem cell lab
A digital illustration showing a human liver with a focus on fat accumulation, depicted as yellow globules within a partially translucent organ against a dark, smoky blue background.
A person stands at a clear podium, speaking into a microphone. Behind them is a building with a large sign reading "Keck School of Medicine of USC."
A group of people are gathered for a photo in a room. They are wearing casual clothes and lanyards, with some seated and others standing. visible in the background is a banner featuring a sunburst design.
A group of five people stands together smiling against a bright pink background. One person holds a small spine model, and another holds a laptop with visible stickers. They are making peace signs with their hands.
The image is a promotional graphic from the Keck School of Medicine of USC. It features a large yellow circle with the text "#1" and the words "We're #1 in NIH Funding per Investigator" next to it. The top right corner reads "Igniting Discovery."