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Every two weeks on Tuesdays, the USC Norris Grand Rounds Committee, under the leadership of Dr. Yves DeClerck, hosts a Grand Rounds talk. The purpose of the Grand Rounds is to hear about the latest cutting-edge research in oncology. In addition, it creates the opportunity for faculty, post-doctoral trainees, and graduate students to directly interact with the experts in the field and discuss important topics relevant for USC Norris. Invited speakers spend the entire day at USC Norris, meeting with individual faculty members, lunching with trainees, and joining a group meeting with members of one or more USC Norris research programs. The Grand Rounds are usually attended by 100 to 150 participants. Due to COVID-19, Grand Rounds are currently delivered via Zoom-webinars. To find out about upcoming grand rounds, please see below.

Cancer Center Grand RoundsSenior CBG Student Presentations

June 15, 2021, 12-1 pm

Zoom Link:
https://usc.zoom.us/j/92297610210

Topic:

Heather Anne Ogana, Graduate Research Assistant

“The Role of Integrin Beta-1 in the Chemoresistance of Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)”

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive disease that has a poor prognosis with an overall survival rate of 30-40%. This project will investigate the role of integrin beta-1 in mediating chemoresistance through leukemia cell adhesion to stroma.

Carly Strelez, Graduate Research Assistant

“Development of a Colorectal Cancer-on-Chip Model System to Investigate Tumor Microenvironment-Mediated Colorectal Cancer Progression”

We utilize organ-on-chip technology to integrate colorectal cancer (CRC) cell types with in vivo-like tissue compartments and physical forces (fluid flow and peristalsis-like cyclic stretching) to build a colorectal cancer (CRC)-on-Chip. The CRC-on-Chip can be used to study diverse tumor microenvironment (TME) cues and elucidate novel mechanisms of CRC progression and early metastasis.

Speaker:

Heather Anne Ogana, Graduate Research Assistant

Carly Strelez, Graduate Research Assistant

For more information: Pat.Castro@med.usc.edu

June 15, 2021, 12-1 pm

Heather Anne Ogana | Carly Strelez

Translating Cell and Gene Therapies to the Clinic: A 10-year Recap

Cancer Center Grand RoundsSenior CBG Student Presentations

June 29, 2021, 12-1 pm

Zoom Link:
https://usc.zoom.us/j/91371393979

Topic:

Over the past 10 years, my research has focused on overcoming several translational barriers that may limit the clinical success of cell therapies. This talk reflects on these activities and offers a snapshot of some important topics: 1) product manufacturing under GMP conditions, 2) clinical evidence surrounding cell therapies, 3) regulatory T cells as an academic development model.

Speaker:

Mohamed Abou-el-Enein, MD, PhD, MSPH
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Pediatrics, and Stem Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine
Executive Director of the Joint USC/CHLA Cell Therapy Program

For more information: Pat.Castro@med.usc.edu

June 29, 2021, 12-1 pm

Mohamed Abou-el-Enein, MD, PhD, MSPH

Dr. Rajan Gogna

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