USC Dornsife News

Castle in the Clouds

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:30:00 -0500

In a stratospheric leap for neuroscience, researchers at the Brain and Creativity Institute (BCI) are limited only by their imaginations.

Pillars of Support

Wed, 7 Nov 2012 17:00:00 -0500

The lead gift for the Brain and Creativity Institute Building, which officially opened Nov. 6, came from longtime university supporters Dana and David Dornsife. Joyce Cammilleri donated funds for the performance hall.

The Musical Brain

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:50:00 -0500

Neuroscientists Antonio and Hanna Damasio, both USC Dornsife University Professors, supervise a five-year study that tracks the effects of musical training on emotional, social and cognitive development in children.

The Future...Not What It Used to Be

Thu, 2 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0500

USC Dornsife 2020's newest research clusters probe immigration issues, visual studies and changes in neural systems as one ages.

Emotional Economics

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:05:00 -0500

Neuroeconomics looks inside the brain with scanning tools to investigate patterns of motivation and decision-making. Some businesses are profiting. Individuals can, too.

The Future...Not What It Used to Be

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:53:00 -0500

USC Dornsife 2020’s Newest Research Clusters

Antonio and Hanna Damasio Honored

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:12:00 -0500

The University Professors of USC Dornsife received honorary degrees from Europe’s No. 1 university in science and engineering.

Who We Are

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:01:00 -0500

Self Comes to Mind: Constructing the Conscious Brain, Antonio Damasio, director of the USC Brain and Creativity Institute and David Dornsife Professor of Neuroscience, explores how the brain constructs a mind and how the brain makes that mind conscious. Photo credit Luiz Carvalho." title="In his new book, Self Comes to Mind: Constructing the Conscious Brain, Antonio Damasio, director of the USC Brain and Creativity Institute and David Dornsife Professor of Neuroscience, explores how the brain constructs a mind and how the brain makes that mind conscious. Photo credit Luiz Carvalho." /> Antonio Damasio probes the world's most marvelous and complex machine — the mind — in his new book.

Antonio Damasio Wins Honda Prize

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:22:00 -0500

USC College neuroscientist, known for exploring the role of emotion in decision-making, is honored with major international prize for scientific achievement.

Brains and Beauty

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:07:00 -0500

The Brain and Creativity Institute directed by Antonio and Hanna Damasio takes on humankind's biggest neuroscientific questions with intellect and an artistic soul.

On Your Mark, Get Set, GO!

Thu, 1 Nov 2007 01:53:00 -0500

Dana and David Dornsife donate $1 million to fund the top research priorities for Brain and Creativity Institute.