The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
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 part of the Keck School of Medicine and is designated by the National Cancer Institute as one of the nation's 40 comprehensive cancer centers.
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Researchers Strive to Grasp Leukemia’s Development |
| USC scientists have discovered that a protein in some cancers like breast and prostate is also in multiple types of leukemia and could be successfully targeted to block the disease. |
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Protein’s Role in Genetic Repair Revealed |
| USC researchers have discovered how an anti-tumor protein plays an important role in activating the process of repairing damaged DNA and a direct role in maintaining chromosomal stability. |
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Valter Longo Wins ‘Rising Star’ Award |
| USC professor Valter Longo was awarded the 2013 Vincent Cristofalo “Rising Star” Award in Aging Research from the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR). |
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Gruber Installed as Director of USC Norris Cancer Center |
| At a ceremony held April 11, Stephen B. Gruber was installed as the 5th director and the 1st clinician-scientist to lead the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. |
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AACR National Cancer Research Month |
| May is American Association for Cancer Research's National Cancer Research Month. |
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USC Researchers ID Breast Cancer Subtypes |
| Research has found 10 molecular subgroups from studying 2000 breast cancer tumors. |
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USC Opens Major New Medical Office in Pasadena |
| 22k square foot Keck Medical Center of USC Pasadena will be the home to more than 40 faculty physicians. |
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Genetic Technology Improves Cancer Diagnostics, Treatment |
| Stephen B. Gruber, Director of USC Norris Cancer Center, talks about technological advances in cancer genetics at AACR Annual Meeting. |
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