Latest Chan Division News

Belonging and camouflaging while Black, female and autistic ⟩
July 10, 2024

Autism Community and Partners Research Students

New article explores how occupational science might reconcile authentic belonging and autistic camouflaging among intersectional populations.

By Mike McNulty First author and occupational science PhD candidate Marshae Franklin OTD ’21, PhD ’26 (Photo courtesy of Marshae Franklin) To what extent does a person truly “fit in,” when fitting in requires hiding parts of one’s authentic self? What disruptions arise at the juncture…

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Cogan named recipient of ACRM’s Deborah L. Wilkerson Early Career Award ⟩
June 21, 2024

Associations and Bodies Awards Conferences Faculty

Annual award recognizes significant contributions made to rehabilitation research within the first five years of one’s career.

Assistant Professor Alison Cogan Assistant Professor Alison Cogan MA ’12, PhD ’17 has been named the 2024 recipient of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine's Deborah L. Wilkerson Early Career Award. Cogan will receive the award during the ACRM 101st Annual Fall Conference in…

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New study reveals age-related brain changes influence recovery after stroke ⟩
May 3, 2024

Research

A groundbreaking study published by a USC-led international consortium offers new insights into stroke recovery, revealing that age-related changes in brain white matter significantly affect how well individuals recover motor abilities following a stroke.

"A new study by a global team of researchers, led by Sook-Lei Liew PhD, of USC’s Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI), has revealed that areas of age-related damage in the brain relate to motor outcomes after a stroke—a phenomenon that may be…

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FDA Health Care at Home Initiative identifies occupational therapy as a key need ⟩
April 26, 2024

Associations and Bodies Community and Partners Faculty

Occupational therapy will figure prominently in the launch of the FDA's Health Care at Home Initiative to Help Advance Health Equity, with the expert assistance of Associate Professor Beth Pyatak.

Occupational therapy will figure prominently in the launch of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Health Care at Home Initiative to Help Advance Health Equity. The Initiative aims to better position the FDA to address health care needs by moving care into the home setting. Based within the…

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Shawn Roll receives 2024 Distinguished Sonographer Award ⟩
April 23, 2024

Associations and Bodies Awards Faculty

Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the development of medical ultrasound.

Professor Shawn Roll is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Sonographer Award from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. Roll was honored at the institute's annual conference in April. Established in 1997, the Distinguished Sonographer Award recognizes and honors AIUM members who…

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Edwards named division’s 2024 commencement speaker ⟩
April 4, 2024

Alumnus is the executive director of rehabilitation and professional services at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and current president of the Occupational Therapy Association of California.

The USC Chan Division is pleased to announce Bryant Edwards MA ’05, OTD ’06, OTR/L, BCP, MPH, FAOTA will be the keynote speaker at its satellite commencement ceremony in May. Edwards is the executive director of rehabilitation and professional services at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He…

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Jordan named next AOTA Executive Director ⟩
March 15, 2024

Alumni Associations and Bodies Faculty

Regulatory, policy and compliance expert to lead the national occupational therapy professional association.

Associate Chair of Occupational Therapy Clinical Services Katie Jordan Katie Jordan, associate chair of occupational therapy clinical services, has been selected as the next executive director of the American Occupational Therapy Association, effective August 7, 2024, according to an announcement…

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Trojans win their 2024 AOTA elections races ⟩
February 26, 2024

Alumni Associations and Bodies Faculty

Anvarizadeh, Bream and Edwards will assume nationwide volunteer leadership positions on July 1.

By Mike McNulty USC Chan faculty members and alums Arameh Anvarizadeh ’05, MA ’06, OTD ’07 and Sarah Bream MA ’96, OTD ’09, and alumnus Bryant Edwards MA ’05, OTD ’06, have each won their races for volunteer leadership positions in the American Occupational Therapy Association,…

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Three Trojans on the ballot in AOTA’s 2024 elections ⟩
January 29, 2024

Alumni Associations and Bodies Faculty

Meet the faculty and alums running for elected leadership positions in the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Editor's Feb. 26 update: Anvarizadeh, Bream and Edwards have each won their races for volunteer leadership positions in the American Occupational Therapy Association, according to election results released today. They will assume their respective roles beginning July 1. Congratulations, and Fight…

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AI could help in the early diagnosis of autism, USC study finds ⟩
December 20, 2023

Artificial Intelligence Autism Faculty Research Technology

Results indicate an “easy and novel” way to detect autism spectrum disorders, paving the way for tailored therapeutic approaches.

By Leigh Hopper Artificial intelligence, coupled with data from an iPad coloring game, could assist in early diagnosis of autism, a new USC study shows. “These results indicate potential for an easy and novel method for early detection of autism and development coordination disorder,” said…

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