USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
@uscnorris
USC Norris is a major regional and national resource for cancer research, treatment, prevention, education, and community engagement.
Explore how USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is igniting discovery for new ways to prevent, diagnose early and treat cancer for all people. Learn more at: uscnorriscancer.usc.edu. @KECKSchool_USC @KeckMedicineUSC
Did you know? Not all brain tumors are cancerous, a common myth we’re here to bust. Even benign tumors can press against important parts of the brain and cause serious health problems. Learn more from USC Norris member Dr. Josh Neman, who is helping raise awareness and bust this…
Leptomeningeal dissemination (LMD) occurs when tumor cells interact with choroid plexus epithelium (CPE) to gain access to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain’s meninges and ventricular system. Cancer cells send signals to the choroid plexus—specialized cells in the nervous…
Congratulations to the three recipients of the Scientific Award at our 3rd annual Cancer Research Day. Binu Jacob - Young Adults' Vaping Cessation Discourse on TikTok Reid Whaley - Interactions of processed meat and red meat intake with pathway-based polygenic risk scores…
Such an amazing center! Learn more about the groundbreaking work that @USCBTC does in the video below.
Dr. Gabriel Zada, neurosurgeon and director of the USC Brain Tumor Center, shares what truly sets the BTC apart. From cutting-edge surgical techniques to personalized, team-based care — this is a place where science, precision, and compassion come together. Every patient is met…
As an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center provides world-class patient care with cutting-edge research and innovation. Every day, more than 300 dedicated physicians and scientists are leading the fight to make cancer a disease…
We’re proud to share how we’re fostering cross-institutional collaboration through the ACS Cancer Research Internship Program for College Undergraduates! On Tuesday, July 8, we welcomed interns from Charles R. Drew University to the USC campus for a full day of connection,…
USC Norris is an NCI-designatedcomprehensive cancer center based on our scientific leadership and the practice-changing multidisciplinary cancer research we conduct to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. What does it mean to be a NCI designated comprehensive…
With summer in full swing, please remember the ABCDEs of Melanoma Detection when checking your moles and spots: A – Asymmetry B – Border irregularity C – Color variation D – Diameter larger than a pencil eraser E – Evolving shape, size, or color Early detection saves lives.…
Congratulations to Ricky Bluthenthal (@RNBluthenthal), member of the USC Norris Cancer Control Research Program, who has been appointed as chair of the department of Population and Public Health Sciences (@uscpphs), effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Bluthenthal has served as interim…
We are pleased to share the May/June 2025 issue of the USC Norris Newsletter, Community for a Cure, which keeps you up-to-date with everything happening at USC Norris. To read the latest issue, go here: uscnorriscancer.usc.edu/community-for-….
Learn more about the essential facts regarding sarcomas!
Dr. Gabriel Zada, neurosurgeon and director of the USC Brain Tumor Center, shares what truly sets the BTC apart. From cutting-edge surgical techniques to personalized, team-based care — this is a place where science, precision, and compassion come together. Every patient is met…
Cellular immunotherapies are a promising therapy for the treatment of cancer. These therapies have already changed clinical practice for hematologic malignancies like leukemia and lymphoma and are poised to do the same for solid cancers like prostate, pancreas, ovarian, and…
In the face of uncertainty, one word shines bright: Believe. Believe in your strength, your resilience, the care surrounding you, in the power of community, and in the science that’s changing lives every day. At the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, more than 300…
Congratulations to Dr. Gary Ulaner, member of the USC Norris Translational and Clinical Sciences Program, who has been elected vice president-elect of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (@SNM_MI). In his role as vice president–elect, Dr. Ulaner is committed to…
Glioblastoma is the most common cancerous brain tumor in adults—and one of the most difficult to treat. Most patients receive a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, but tumors typically return and resist further treatment. Published in the journal Neuro-Oncology,…
A healthful diet is key to physical resilience during and after cancer treatment. But sometimes, unforeseen obstacles can prevent our patients from achieving optimal nutrition, including widespread misinformation about the benefits of certain foods, as well as the well-meaning…
Prostate cancer risk is influenced by genetic differences people inherit from their parents. Thanks to a major grant from the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Fei Chen, member of the USC Norris Cancer Epidemiology Program, will apply various statistical methods to detect…
Dr. Heinz-Josef, Deputy Director for Research Programs at USC Norris and Professor of Medicine and Cancer Biology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, provided a presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting during which he provided expanded data from…
Published in the journal Viruses (@MDPIOpenAccess), Dr. W. Martin Kast, co-leader of the Tumor Immunology and Microenvironment Program, along with first author Dr. Daniel (DJ) Fernandez and their team, found that two proteins, WAVE1 and WAVE2, actually “wave” to HPV, to assist…