USC Dornsife News

The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognizes the researchers for their efforts to advance science.

The host of a radio show that aims to revolutionize how we talk about death, hospice and palliative care physician Dawn Gross ’89 is transforming end-of-life conversations from dread to discovery by explaining how mortality is the gift that allows us to live our lives more profoundly. Oh, and she also teaches death ed to teenagers.

Peter Kuhn of biological sciences travels to Vietnam, where he explains the university’s personalized approach to treatment and research at an international oncology conference.

City officials, professors and seniors address housing, transportation, engagement and other issues that affect the quality of life for older adults with a class co-led by Jennifer Swift of spatial sciences.