On Oct. 18, the Keck School of Medicine of USC’s division of plastic and reconstructive surgery held its first Garry S. Brody, MD, MSc, Memorial Lecture and Research Day — an event that included presentations and panels on the latest research in the field from current residents and alumni of the program.

After the day’s educational events, participants met for dinner to offer personal thanks to the Brody family. Brody was a groundbreaking surgeon, teacher, researcher who was instrumental in founding the plastic and reconstructive surgery division. He was a creative and tireless innovator who developed and refined new techniques in breast, burn, facial, and hand reconstruction. He was also a dedicated teacher; even after his retirement from surgical practice he continued to mentor rising surgeons at USC until his death in 2021. Brody also had a deep commitment to serving others, and frequently traveled the world on volunteer missions to help patients in areas affected by war and poverty.

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