Student Achievements

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USC study led by NGP Student reveals link between type 2 diabetes and brain health in older adults from various populations

Jul 23, 2025

NGP Student, Amaryllis A. Tsiknia, led new neuroimaging-based research which revealed diabetes-related brain atrophy in older adults from different backgrounds. Other authors include...

Categories: Research Advancements , Student Achievements

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Brain cell discovery may explain excessive hunger

Jun 19, 2025

NGP Faculty Scott Kanoski led research identifying “meal memory” neurons in laboratory rats that could explain why forgetting lunch leads to overeating....

Categories: Faculty Achievement , Memory , Research Advancements , Student Achievements

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NGP Student Pitches Transformative Venture for Los Angeles and Beyond at the 2025 Das Family Innovate x LA Student Competition

Jun 17, 2025

NGP Student, Laura Korobkova, was a part of the MyStuff group pitch, a secure AI-powered app that transforms photos into ready-to-use insurance...

Categories: Student Achievements