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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.

USC/Norris News

Mammograms at 40 or 50?
USC researchers discuss whether mammograms should still be done at 40 years old.
Study explains major cause of drug-resistance in chronic myeloid leukemia
Findings by a multi-institutional research group led by Keck associate professor Markus Müschen may lead to the development of therapies that improve survival in CML patients.
Renowned Physician-Scientist Joins USC
Preet Chaudhary has been named as chief of the Jane Anne Nohl Division of Hematology and Center for the Study of Blood Diseases at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital, effective January, 2010.
Renowned Breast Surgeon Joins USC
Stephen Sener has been named Professor of Clinical Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC.
NCI awards USC drug study $3.5 million
Alan L. Epstein receives $3.5 million for his breakthrough discovery aimed at metastatic melanoma and renal cell carcinoma in patients.
Renowned Breast Oncologist Heads to USC
Nationally renowned researcher Debasish (Debu) Tripathy is headed to USC to serve as co-leader of the Women’s Cancer Program at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Norris researchers identify key genetic mutation in lymphoma development
Scientists find a mechanism that causes chromosomes within blood cells to break, marking the first step in the development of human lymphoma.

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