Pfizer’s J. Jean Cui explains modern drug discovery to Keck School students

By Marie Rippen

Only five percent of potential cancer drugs make it from phase I clinical trail to FDA approval, but J. Jean Cui, PhD, associate research fellow at Pfizer, beat the odds.

J. Jean Cui of Pfizer shared her perspective on drug discovery with Keck School students as part of the Careers in Science seminar series. (Photo/Cristy Lytal)
J. Jean Cui of Pfizer shared her perspective on drug discovery with Keck School students as part of the Careers in Science seminar series.
(Photo/Cristy Lytal)

Cui visited the Eli and Edythe Broad CIRM Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research on Sept. 13 to share her perspective on drug discovery with students as part of the Careers in Science seminar series, presented by the center in conjunction with the USC School of Pharmacy and the USC Center for Excellence in Research. … Read More »

October 17th, 2013|Announcements|

KICKIN’ CANCER

(Photo/Courtesy USC Norris Kickin’ Cancer Team) (Photo/Courtesy USC Norris Kickin’ Cancer Team)

A team of USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer staff members took to the streets to support the early detection and prevention of women’s cancers. The 12th annual Kickin’ Cancer 5K run/walk and family expo, held on Sept. 29, was held by the Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research. The USC Norris team raised a total of $5,535 for preventive care, collaboration and education for ovarian and breast cancer. … Read More »

October 11th, 2013|Announcements|

Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness this October

breast cancer web graphicAs part of its breast cancer awareness campaign, the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center is offering specially designed breast cancer T-shirts for sale only through the end of October. Your purchase will promote breast cancer awareness while supporting breast cancer research at USC Norris. … Read More »

October 11th, 2013|Announcements|

PRETTY SURE THERE’S A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE

Salerni Collegium hosted its annual Kick-Off Dinner in Pasadena on Sept. 24, welcoming first-year medical students who joined the group, which raises funds for student scholarships. … Read More »

October 11th, 2013|Announcements|

Dermatologist discusses the science of cellular water at USC

By Amy E. Hamaker

Hydration is vital for a well-functioning body. USC faculty, staff and students had the opportunity to learn more about “the science of cellular water” by the originator of the concept, Howard Murad, MD.

Dermatologist and skin care manufacturer Howard Murad shares his theory of the science of cellular water. (Photo/Amy E. Hamaker) Dermatologist and skin care manufacturer Howard Murad shares his theory of the science of cellular water.
(Photo/Amy E. Hamaker)

Murad, an associate clinical professor of medicine at UCLA and CEO/founder of skin care product company Murad Inc., visited the Health Sciences Campus on Aug. 29 to present “An Integrated Cellular Strategy for Optimizing Whole Body Health.”

Introduced by Marc Weigensberg, MD, associate professor of clinical pediatrics and director of USC’s Institute of Integrative Health, Murad’s lecture focused on the concept of whole-body health, and the skin’s connection to every system within the body. … Read More »

October 11th, 2013|Announcements|