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USC Schaeffer’s Rocio Ribero Was a Deep Thinker Who Loved Laughter, Her Family and Solving Problems
USC Price is remembering Rocio Ribero, a research scientist who produced groundbreaking work in the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics.
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Biomedical Expert Designs Health Dataset Representing All Demographic Groups
Although big data is revolutionizing healthcare, its potential has been limited by underrepresentation of vulnerable populations, including marginalized racial and socioeconomic groups that are at higher risk for poor health outcomes.
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Schaeffer Expert Warns of Lax Regulation of U.S. Cannabis Market at U.N. Event
Rosalie Liccardo Pacula presented findings at the U.N. Commission on Narcotic Drugs side event.
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Study Finds Older Americans Are Largely Unaware of a New Alzheimer’s Drug
Among older Americans surveyed in the weeks after FDA approval of aducanumab, few could correctly answer true or false questions about the first new Alzheimer’s drug in decades.
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Among Young Latino Adults, Noncitizens Are at Greater Risk of Death Than Naturalized and U.S.-Born Citizens
Latino immigrants, especially noncitizens, face a much greater risk of dying than their U.S.-born peers, USC researchers have found.
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New USC Study Finds People of Color Live More Years with Dementia Diagnosis Than Non-Hispanic Whites
These findings further reinforce the need for targeted support and resources for families and patients living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
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More than 7 in 10 L.A. County Adults Were Vaccinated or Had COVID Antibodies Before Delta and Omicron Surges
A new USC study shows herd immunity is unlikely to happen.
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Top Schaeffer Studies of 2021
Over the past year, Schaeffer Center experts authored over 130 journal articles and 14 white papers. They were also in the media about 5,500 times, including authoring over 40 op-eds and blog posts. Below is a look back at a few of the most impactful studies from 2021.
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Pilot Funding Available for Researchers of Alzheimer’s, Aging
Pilot funding amounts range from $25,000 to up to $45,000. An informational session on the application process will be held over zoom on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. pacific.
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Schaeffer Health Economist Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Schaeffer Center Senior Fellow Paul Ginsburg’s contributions to health policy include pivotal improvements to Medicare and our understanding of insurance and provider markets.