Beyond Representation: Dr. Yun Liu’s Publication Examines Inclusivity and Multiple Dimensions of Diversity Among Board Directors May 2, 2022 While diversity has gotten much attention in recent years, less emphasis is placed on inclusion. This issue is explored in Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) Finance Professor Dr. Yun Liu‘s publication […] Read more
KGI Announces Edwards Lifesciences Executive as the Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences 2022 Commencement Speaker April 14, 2022 Larry L. Wood, corporate vice president of transcatheter aortic valve replacement at Edwards Lifesciences, will serve as the keynote speaker at the Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) 2022 Henry E. Riggs […] Read more
Nigerian PhD Student Ijeoma Nnadozie Examines Functional Variants in Colorectal Cancer Among African Americans March 15, 2022 Like many Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) students, Ijeoma Nnadozie, PhD ’24, has had a passion for medicine and initially wanted to be a medical doctor from an early age. “Growing […] Read more
KGI Professor Emeritus Dr. Ian Phillips Publishes Memoir Recounting His Adventures in Science and Encounters with Nobel Laureates March 3, 2022 Dr. Ian Phillips, professor emeritus at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI), recently published a colorful memoir, A Life in Science: Adventures, Discoveries and Laureates, recounting his experiences studying with top scientists […] Read more
KGI’s Bioprocessing Team Trains Citrus College Biotech Faculty in the Use of Bioreactors February 22, 2022 Members of Keck Graduate Institute (KGI)’s bioprocessing program recently collaborated with the biotechnology program at Citrus College in Glendora, training faculty in the use of bioreactors. The equipment is employed […] Read more
KGI Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Dr. Joel West Surpasses 20,000 Citations on Google Scholar February 10, 2022 Listen to a special podcast with Dr. West about Open Innovation In January of 2022, Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Dr. Joel West surpassed 20,000 citations […] Read more
KGI’s Dr. Kiana Aran Receives NIH Funding to Help Set Quality Control Standards for CRISPR Therapies February 2, 2022 Dr. Kiana Aran, Associate Professor of Medical Diagnostics and Therapeutics and head of the Aran Lab at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) and Chief Scientific Officer of Cardea Bio, was recently […] Read more
MEng Student Jasper Worlikar Advocates for Queer Workers in Biotech January 31, 2022 As a bisexual worker in the biotech industry, Atharv (Jasper) Worlikar, MEng ’23, is proud to account for underrepresented perspectives at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) and the industry. Now, as […] Read more
Medical Device Engineering Student Mary Bessell Thrives in KGI’s Supportive Environment, Navigating Learning Challenges While Playing to Her Strengths January 18, 2022 Mary Bessell, MSMDE ’23, is not a typical master’s student, as she has already earned a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and a master’s in Product Development Engineering from USC. However, […] Read more
From Competitive Ice Hockey to Pre-Health, KGI Student Candy Lu Triumphs Over Challenges and Hits Her Stride January 6, 2022 When Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) student Candy Lu, MS ’23, was a young girl, she never anticipated becoming one of the country’s top ice hockey players. After seeing the Disney […] Read more