Glowing deep-sea creatures inspire new cancer therapies
A new laboratory tool developed by USC researchers could improve the development and effectiveness of treatments that use patients’ immune systems to fight cancer.
E-cigarette users show cancer-linked genetic changes
E-cigarettes may not be risk-free: A USC study shows users develop some of the same molecular changes as cigarette smokers.
Major National Cancer Institute award to support colorectal cancer research at USC
The $3.1 million grant will allow USC’s Stacey Finley and Shannon Mumenthaler to search for new cancer treatments using computer simulations.
New drug may slow cancer’s circadian clock, halts its spread
USC scientists know that disrupting sleep and other elements of humans’ circadian rhythm can harm health. The same may be true for the circadian clock of cells themselves.
Children hear from people on the front lines of cancer research, prevention and treatment
USC Dornsife’s Young Scientist Program hosts workshops at L.A. elementary schools to reduce the fear of cancer and encourage the pursuit of science.
The power of fear drove cancer researcher Peter Kuhn toward his vocation
After seeing how his mother dealt with the disease, the USC Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience researcher tackles the toughest questions about cancer.
Cancer center names first associate director of community outreach and engagement
Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati will oversee cancer prevention strategies, screening and treatment in East L.A. communities in her new role at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
USC researchers reveal how promising new cancer treatment works
Three USC Viterbi scientists fight the disease with CAR T cell therapy, which was named 2018 Advance of the Year.
Is exercise the antidote to ‘chemo brain’?
USC researcher to investigate how exercise impacts cognitive function in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy.
To diversify research, USC teams with Florida universities on cancer disparities
Federal grant will address disease in Latinos and African-Americans, and help train the next generation of cancer researchers.
Football festivities remember young USC fan who died of leukemia
The Trojan Family shows its admiration for Taylor Hammond, a boy with a fighting spirit and sense of humor, while spreading the word about the importance of registering to be a bone marrow and stem cell donor.
Young adults’ cancer survival rates jump in surprising new study
USC analysis shows that 15- to 39-year-olds had the best survival of any age group for many years after HIV/AIDS-related cancers are taken into account.
Can exercise stop the recurrence of breast cancer?
USC’s Christina Dieli-Conwright awarded $4 million grant to see if activity improves prognosis for survivors of the disease.
Scientists develop new way to identify breast cancer tumors
Potentially lifesaving breakthrough for women devised by USC-led research team takes big step forward from biopsies and microscopes.
USC study shows role of enzyme in prostate cancer growth
Research demonstrates the role of the MAO-A enzyme and suggests using antidepressants for treating prostate cancer.
USC researcher on quest to create cancer mapping tool for treating the disease
The goal: a navigation tool for oncology teams to select the best treatment options for patients based on the genetic characteristics of their cancer and their own health profile.
USC to lead first large-scale study on African-American men with prostate cancer
Multimillion-dollar effort will look at social stressors and genetics.
Children’s Eye Cancer Treatment Takes Big Step Forward
Innovative research for retinoblastoma may help children preserve their vision — and avoid risky surgery.
Mitochondrial DNA and nuclear DNA: Not so independent after all
Scientists say the newly discovered intracellular genetic messaging could lead to new approaches for treating diseases.
Scientists find the secret to DNA repair
USC study tracks “walking molecules” that haul away damaged strands.
USC research center teaches kids about cancer
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center also aims to show what careers are possible as part of a push toward STEM education.
Diabetes diagnosis later in life may signal pancreatic cancer for African-Americans, Latinos
Early identification of the cancer is key — but symptoms usually appear when the disease is in its later stages and no screening method currently exists.
Liver cancer rates vary widely among patients of Asian descent, USC study finds
Breaking down broad ethnic and racial categories into more specific groups can sharpen data, according to a Vietnamese medical student’s research.
USC scientists help identify genetic markers for prostate cancer in global DNA download
Knowledge obtained by international team is likely to be useful for prevention of the disease.