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Sports Pharmacist Michael Kessler: A Specialist for USC Student-Athletes

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Michael Kessler, USC PharmD’21, recently returned to his alma mater as the official sports pharmacist for USC Athletics. Kessler holds a master’s degree in kinesiology and exercise science from California State University, Long Beach and a bachelor’s degree in biological science/human exercise physiology from Chapman University. In his role, he serves as an extension of the…Continue Reading Sports Pharmacist Michael Kessler: A Specialist for USC Student-Athletes

Bienenfeld, Joel; DC, DABCO, CCSP

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Joel Bienenfeld (chiropractor) specializes in chiropractic manipulative therapy to the spine and extremities, soft tissue and massage techniques, physio-therapy modalities, motion palpation evaluation, athletic taping and kinesiotaping, laser therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, shockwave therapy, rehabilitation, and Graston technique. He is credentialed in active release techniques for advanced spine, upper extremity, lower extremity, as well as biomechanics, peripheral long tract nerve entrapments, active palpation, and complex protocols….Continue Reading Bienenfeld, Joel; DC, DABCO, CCSP

Koeller, Vincent; L.Ac.

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Vincent Koeller L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of California and is nationally NCCAOM Board Certified in Oriental Medicine. He has held a master’s of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from Southern California University of Health Sciences since 2010. He studied overseas with advanced training in acupuncture and Chinese medicine in Taiwan and China. Vincent specializes in treating patients suffering from pain and injury. He has completed a certificate in Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program by Whitfield Reaves….Continue Reading Koeller, Vincent; L.Ac.

Men’s water polo team beats UCLA to win third straight conference tournament title
The Trojans now head to their 20th straight NCAA tournament after beating the Bruins 15-13 in the MPSF final in Westwood.
USC student-athletes record Graduation Success Rate of 94%, highest in the university’s history
The measure records how many student-athletes in the classes of 2014 through 2017 graduated within six years of their enrollment; 13 teams had perfect 100% scores.
For prolific philanthropist Ronald H. Bloom, USC and its football program figure large in family memories
The alumnus’ newest gift highlights his family’s devotion to the university and Trojan football.
Spirit of Troy to salute USC’s Paris Olympians, Paralympians at halftime Saturday
Sixty-seven Trojans from 27 nations competed in the 2024 Games, winning 15 medals. Another two Trojans took part in the subsequent Paralympics, bringing home two more medals.

New funding to expand research on neural underpinnings of bipolar disorder
Researchers at USC’s Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute are working to pinpoint the brain pathways affected by the psychiatric condition.
Vulnerability to financial scams in aging adults could be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s
Adults who self-reported higher vulnerability toward financial exploitation showed lower thickness in a brain region that is affected early in Alzheimer’s.
Drinking water, food access and industrial pollution linked to levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in blood
USC researchers found that certain neighborhood factors were associated with higher levels of PFAS in the blood of Southern California residents, which increases the risk for disease.
$6 million grant advances potential treatment for common cause of vision loss
The funding supports USC research into a therapy for dry age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in older adults.