USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
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USC Norris is a major regional and national resource for cancer research, treatment, prevention, education, and community engagement.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined January 2021
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: https://t.co/fkKNePIgLH.
@KECKSchool_USC @KeckMedicineUSC
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Last Saturday, the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention, working with Universal Community Health Center, distributed 300 'caldo de pollo' kits to families facing food insecurity and delivered food to 26 patients who could not attend in person to ensure access. Check it out!
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Congratulations to our USC Norris members Drs. Heinz-Josef Lenz and Valter Longo, who have been recognized as highly cited researchers by @Clarivate. Highly Cited Researchers demonstrate significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research.
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Congratulations Dr. Kast! Amazing job!
Congratulations to Dr. W. Martin Kast, recipient of the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Service. His leadership in translational immunotherapy, mentorship, and cancer education continues to drive impact in research and patient care. @uscnorris
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As you age, your risk of developing certain types of cancer increases. A medical oncologist explains what cancers older adults should be screened for, when to start routine screenings, and possibly when to stop. Learn more:
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A medical oncologist explains what cancers older adults should be screened for, when to start routine screenings — and possibly when to stop. As you age,
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Drs. Yali Dou and Keyue Shen are uncovering how leukemia cells rewire their metabolism under stress, data that could become predictive biomarkers for therapy response. Their work may help clinicians personalize AML treatment earlier and more precisely. https://t.co/1nvRSWVEgB
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This holiday season, our COE staff came together to spread joy, care, and community across East Los Angeles. Our team was proud to support more than 850 families and community members.
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The holidays can be especially challenging if you’re living with a serious illness like cancer. Discover helpful strategies that can help you make the most of the holidays during a difficult time. https://t.co/Yoyh8JMEyk
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The holidays can be especially challenging if you’re living with a serious illness like cancer. The following strategies can help you make the most of
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The Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention joined LA’s first immersive Ralph Lauren Holiday Experience, connecting with the community and sharing info on our free cancer navigation program. Tree sale proceeds support cancer care access in LA County.
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Celebrating 20 years of the TACL Consortium! Founded in 2005 at @ChildrensLA, TACL unites 34 pediatric oncology centers to accelerate first-in-pediatrics clinical trials for childhood leukemia.
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New research from @ChildrensLA and USC’s Gage Crump lab points to neural crest cells as a possible origin of Ewing sarcoma, offering fresh insight and potential paths to treatment. Learn more: https://t.co/0ylhV5Jfmo
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CURE®'s Educated Patient® Metastatic Breast Cancer Summit is a 2.5-hour virtual program created for patients, survivors, and caregivers seeking trusted, up-to-date information on metastatic breast cancer. To register, go here: https://t.co/V81b1nVRm0.
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Congratulations to Dr. Anthony El-Khoueiry, Associate Director for Clinical Research at USC Norris, who has been selected by the @AACI_Cancer to serve a three year term on the Clinical Research Innovation (CRI) Steering Committee, effective October 1, 2025.
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Proud to highlight Dr. Evanthia Roussos Torres, the 2025 B-SEARCH beneficiary, who is leading cutting-edge research into how immune suppression drives breast cancer. Learn more and see how you can support her work: https://t.co/ZjisgcNKms
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Congratulations Drs. Dou and Shen!
Congrats to NEMO Prize winners Keyue Shen and Yali Dou — trailblazers advancing engineering and medical innovation to push the boundaries of childhood cancer research. Their work brings new hope to families. Full story 🔗 ➡️ https://t.co/zomuqAGvdB
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Thanks to a grant from the Margaret E. Early Medical Research Trust, Dr. Tirzah Petta will study genomic signatures to predict PARP inhibitors response in ovarian cancer, a type of targeted therapy that blocks an enzyme called PARP, which cancer cells use to repair their DNA.
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We're so proud to have a program that brings science to life for young students in our community! Read the full story here:
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At Vermont Avenue Elementary School, a class of third graders stared wide-eyed as Chuck Murry, MD, PhD, head of USC Stem Cell, cradled a pig heart in his gloved hand.“I want to show you some real...
USC JEP's Medical STEM Program brings a world of possibility to local 3rd graders at Vermont Avenue Elementary School for an exciting hands-on gross anatomy lesson taught by Chuck Murry, head @USCStemCell. Read the full story here: https://t.co/3ULEb7DI55
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We're so proud to have a program that brings science to life for young students in our community!
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Thanks to a donor and our incredible @USCNorrisCOE team, we distributed turkeys and gift cards at Clinica Monsenor Oscar Romero and volunteered with Barrio Action, supporting families in our community this holiday season.
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Thanks to a generous match this Giving Tuesday, you can double your impact with gifts to the USC Norris Greatest Needs Fund. Make your gift today to fight on for health! #GivingTuesday #FightOnforHealth
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For 30 years, the Rose Queen® and Rose Court have brought roses and cheer to patients at @uscnorris. Their 2026 visit was filled with hope and heart. 🌹
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The Rose Queen and Rose Court bring cheer and roses to cancer patients and staff for the 30th year.
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