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The Results Are In: Lifestyle Redesign® Heals Patients and Wallets Alike
Healthier Daily Routines Can Mean Fewer Hospital Visits
Occupational scientist Karla Ausderau joins USC Chan faculty
Ausderau’s research focuses on improving health and well-being of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.
New training program aims to develop future leaders in rehabilitation research
The K12 Career Advancement and Development in Rehabilitation Research, or CADRRE, program, funded by the NIH, is designed to build a national training network for early career faculty in occupational therapy and physical therapy with institutional support from the University of Florida and USC.
USC Chan, Peking University Health Science Center, celebrate 10-year anniversary of China Initiative partnership
Collaboration has advanced the professional status, educational standards and workforce capacity of occupational therapy in mainland China.
From Destruction to ‘Dena Strong’
The Eaton Fire of January 2025 inflicted pain and loss on members of the USC Chan community. Now, hope defines their respective futures.
Kindred Spirits
A new mural painted by a renowned Angeleno artist, and the community-centered process to create it, both inspires and connects the Trojan Family.
Life Lessons Three Decades in the Making
Longtime guest lecturer Michael Sugar reflects on his 30 years of sharing perspectives and experiences with USC occupational therapy students.
The Bear Necessities of Entrepreneurship
For this alum, launching a small business was a combination of occupational therapy insights, parenting experiences and a willingness to dream big.
Trojan Family Q&A with Tina Dimopoulos
Tina (Sehremelis) Dimopoulos ’15, MA ’16, OTD ’17 is the founder of Pulse OT, in New York City.
