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Released: 7-May-2008 3:25 PM EDT
USC Receives Nearly $27 Million in Funding for New Stem Cell Research Facility
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) announced a nearly $27 million award to USC to help fund its new stem cell building.

29-Apr-2008 4:30 PM EDT
Researcher Reveals New Model For Embryonic Limb Development
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

A study led by a researcher at the University of Southern California has found a new model to explain how signals between cells in the embryo control limb development.

14-Apr-2008 5:30 PM EDT
Study Finds Evidence of Gender-Related Differences In Development of Colon Cancer
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

A new study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) has found evidence that supports gender-related differences in the development and survival of metastatic colon cancer.

Released: 4-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Colorectal Cancer Experts
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

Colorectal cancer is the third most-common cause of cancer-related death in men and women in the nation, and about 112,340 new cases of colon cancer will be diagnosed this year. Experts at the Keck School of Medicine of USC are available to offer insight on issues including research, prevention, causes and risk factors and surgical and other therapeutic treatments.

Released: 4-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
USC Cancer Research
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

Since 1973, the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has emerged as a major regional and national is a leader in cancer research, with nearly 200 members investigating the complex origins and progression of cancer, developing prevention strategies and searching for cures. USC/Norris is designated by the National Cancer Institute as one of the nation's 39 comprehensive cancer centers.

Released: 4-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
USC Breast Cancer Experts
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

Between 1976 and 2000, breast cancer was the most common cancer among women in Los Angeles County, regardless of their race or ethnicity, according to research by the Los Angeles Cancer Surveillance Program at the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Staff from the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital are available to share their expertise on all matters related to breast cancer.

Released: 4-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Researchers Find Benefit For Lymphoma Patients In Combined PET-CT Scanning
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

Combined positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) imaging of lymphoma patients is a more effective method to evaluate response to radiation therapy, and may help patients avoid unnecessary follow-up treatments, a study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) suggests.

Released: 4-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Researchers Find New Clues to Risk of Hodgkin Lymphoma
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

A long-term study of twins has led University of Southern California (USC) researchers to find potential links between Hodgkin lymphoma and levels of an immune response protein (interleukin-12).

Released: 4-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
A New Way to Fight Cancer
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

Instead of a silver bullet to kill cancer cells, USC biologists discover a way to protect all other cells against chemotherapy. Experts call the animal study a major advance in cancer research.

Released: 4-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Researchers Develop Successful Test Vaccine That Prevents Development of Prostate Cancer In Mice
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have developed a prostate cancer vaccine that prevented the development of cancer in 90 percent of young mice genetically predestined to develop the disease.

Released: 1-Apr-2008 1:30 PM EDT
Researchers Find New Clues to Risk of Hodgkin Lymphoma
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

A long-term study of twins has led University of Southern California (USC) researchers to find potential links between Hodgkin lymphoma and levels of an immune response protein (interleukin-12).

Released: 24-Mar-2008 3:00 PM EDT
$5 Million Gift Names USC Norris Cancer Center's Day Hospital
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

Multi-million dollar gift to USC from long-time cancer research supporter.

Released: 12-Mar-2008 8:55 AM EDT
Benefit For Lymphoma Patients In Combined PET-CT Scanning
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

Combined positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) imaging of lymphoma patients is a more effective method to evaluate response to radiation therapy, and may help patients avoid unnecessary follow-up treatments, a study by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) suggests.

29-Feb-2008 2:30 PM EST
Researchers Discover Novel Way to Develop Tumor Vaccines
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have uncovered a new way to develop more effective tumor vaccines by turning off the suppression function of regulatory T cells.

Released: 16-Jan-2008 1:45 PM EST
Researchers Identify Mechanism That Regulates Stem Cells During Hair Regeneration
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have identified a novel cyclic signaling in the dermis that coordinates stem cell activity and regulates regeneration in large populations of hairs in animal models.

Released: 17-Dec-2007 3:30 PM EST
Surgeon to be Inducted into French Legion of Honor
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

University of Southern California surgeon Namir Katkhouda, M.D., will be inducted into the Knighthood of the French Legion of Honor for his pioneering work in laparoscopic surgery. He will receive the honor from the French Ambassador to the United States, Pierre Vimont, during a formal ceremony at USC.

   
Released: 14-Dec-2007 8:40 AM EST
Historic $60 Million Gift Fuels Hematology Program at USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

The largest gift ever given to the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center-$60 million- was made today towards the university's hematology program.

Released: 12-Dec-2007 8:35 AM EST
Researchers Explore Genetic Causes for Male Infertility
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) suggest epigenetics, or the way DNA is processed and expressed, may be the underlying cause for male infertility.

Released: 5-Dec-2007 8:00 AM EST
USC Installs Dr. Carmen Puliafito as New Dean of the Keck School of Medicine
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

The University of Southern California installed Dr. Carmen Puliafito, Tuesday, as dean of the Keck School of Medicine.

Released: 29-Nov-2007 1:00 AM EST
Southern California Institutions to Collaborate on Stem Cell Research
University of Southern California (USC) Health Sciences

New collaboration created between Southern California institutions for research into stem cells. Institutions include: USC, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, House Ear Institute, City of Hope, Caltech and UC Santa Barbara.



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