USC Dornsife News

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

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.

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.

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

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

USC Dornsife 2020’s Newest Research Clusters

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

Antonio Damasio probes the world's most marvelous and complex machine — the mind — in his new book.

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