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Hesitancy Plays Increasing Role in Vaccine Coverage Disparities Despite Wide Availability

November 4, 2021

A new USC Schaeffer Center study published in Health Affairs and led by John Romley and colleagues finds that almost 20% of counties in the nation have high levels of both hesitancy and social vulnerability, and continue to be most at risk of failing to achieve high COVID-19 vaccination coverage.

Study Finds More Than 9 Million Excess Life Years Lost During COVID Pandemic

September 20, 2021

A team from the USC Schaeffer Center undertook a full assessment of the first year of the pandemic’s mortality burden by measuring years of life lost and accounting for quality-of-life differences, factoring in age, sex, race/ethnicity and comorbidities.

Zhang Awarded $2.1 Million NIH Grant

September 10, 2021

Yong (Tiger) Zhang, PhD, assistant professor of pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences, was awarded a five-year, $2.1 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to reprogram exosomes for biomedical applications.

Erin Trish Appointed Co-Director of USC Schaeffer Center

September 8, 2021

Erin Trish, assistant professor of pharmaceutical and health economics at the USC School of Pharmacy, has been appointed co-director of the USC Schaeffer Center.

Risk of Opioid Overdose Appears Higher in Older Americans, USC Study Indicates

September 8, 2021

One in 10 adults were at risk of overdose, with older Americans relying on high doses of opioids more than younger adults, researchers found in a national sample of prescription claims.

When COVID-19 Vaccinations Began, the USC Community Sprang Into Action

August 31, 2021

The numbers tell the story: Since Pfizer received emergency approval for its COVID-19 vaccine in mid-December, quick efforts by USC have contributed to more than 800,000 people in Los Angeles getting inoculated.

Back-to-Back White Coat Ceremonies Celebrate Two PharmD Classes

August 18, 2021

The treasured tradition of the annual white coat ceremony—marking the beginning of Doctor of Pharmacy students’ journey to joining the profession—returned to campus with a dual celebration on Wednesday, Aug. 18.

Dang Named Outstanding Healthcare Innovator

August 16, 2021

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy Richard Dang has been honored as Outstanding Health Care Innovator in the 2021 Los Angeles Business Journal Health Care Leadership awards.

Stofko Joins Faculty

August 16, 2021

John Stofko, MPH, MBA has joined the faculty as associate professor in the department of pharmaceutical and health economics, effective August 16.

USC Research Shows Costco Beats Medicare in Generic Drug Savings Nearly 50% of the Time

July 6, 2021

Intermediaries negotiate good prices, but lack incentives to pass savings to beneficiaries and taxpayers.

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Hesitancy Plays Increasing Role in Vaccine Coverage Disparities Despite Wide Availability

Study Finds More Than 9 Million Excess Life Years Lost During COVID Pandemic

Zhang Awarded $2.1 Million NIH Grant

Erin Trish Appointed Co-Director of USC Schaeffer Center

Risk of Opioid Overdose Appears Higher in Older Americans, USC Study Indicates

When COVID-19 Vaccinations Began, the USC Community Sprang Into Action

Back-to-Back White Coat Ceremonies Celebrate Two PharmD Classes

Dang Named Outstanding Healthcare Innovator

Stofko Joins Faculty

USC Research Shows Costco Beats Medicare in Generic Drug Savings Nearly 50% of the Time