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Lasker Lecturers Shed Light on Major Breakthroughs Highlights by Amy E MARCH 21 • 2014 PUBLISHED FOR THE USC HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS COMMUNITY VOLUME 1 • NUMBER 6 Symposium Lasker Lecturers shed light on major breakthroughs highlights By Amy E. Hamaker Keck School of Medicine key stem cell of USC students and faculty gathered to learn more about advances genetic cancer therapy and neurotransmitter release in the By Ellin Kavanagh brain at the 2014 Lasker Lec- and Cristy Lytal tures Program, held on March USC stem cell 4 at Mayer Auditorium. researchers discussed Richard H. Scheller, PhD, the promise of executive vice president, regenerative medicine research and early develop- Steve Cohn Steve and cellular therapies ment at Genentech, and Lasker Lecturers Thomas C. Südhof (left) and Richard H. Scheller (center) speak with Keck School of Medicine — from curing HIV to Thomas C. Südhof, MD, Dean Carmen A. Puliafito at the Keck School on March 4. building organs such as Avram Goldstein Professor kidneys and intestines and professor of molecular the public and advocating for medical center has hosted flatlined for the last 10 years, — at The Saban and cellular physiology at support of medical research. both the Albert Lasker Basic resulting in a 25 percent loss in Research Institute of Stanford University School of Its awards program recognizes Medical Research and Clini- purchasing power,” she said. Children’s Hospital Medicine, were co-winners contributions of those who cal Award recipients.” (The “We’re thrilled that the Lasker Los Angeles Annual of the 2013 Albert Lasker have made major advances in clinical award recipients will Foundation and Keck School Symposium, held on Basic Medical Research the understanding, diagnosis, speak at the Health Sciences of Medicine are collaborating Feb. 21. Award for their work over the treatment, cure or prevention Campus on April 10.) on this very special event.” The panel of course of two decades on the of human disease. Increasing awareness of Scheller’s lecture, “The speakers included mechanisms that underlie “We’re here today for a research translation is vital War on Cancer 2014,” fo- investigators from USC, neurotransmitter release. celebration of science,” said in today’s funding climate, cused on gene mutations that Children’s Hospital The Lasker Founda- Keck School Dean Carmen added Clair Pomeroy, MD, have been found to initiate Los Angeles (CHLA), tion’s mission is to foster the A. Puliafito, MD, MBA, who MBA, president of the or increase tumor growth, Children’s Hospital prevention and treatment of welcomed attendees. “This is Albert and Mary Lasker and the promising regulators of Philadelphia, the disease and disabilities by the first time in the history of Foundation, during her and inhibitors that are being University of Colorado honoring excellence in basic the Albert and Mary Lasker welcoming remarks. tested to impede that growth. and City of Hope. and clinical science, educating Foundation that an academic “The NIH budget has See LASKER, page 2 Several of the presenters are also participants in USC Stem Cell, Ron Smith, former chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, 71 a collaborative, multidisciplinary By Sara Reeve ophthalmology,” said Keck awards for his achievements, initiative working to Ronald E. Smith, MD, for- School Dean Carmen A. including a prestigious Gold translate the potential of mer chair of the Department Puliafito, MD, MBA. “He Medal from the Internation- stem cell research to the of Ophthalmology at the was a pioneering researcher, al Uveitis Study Group. clinical imperative of Keck School of Medicine a compassionate clinician “The world has lost an regenerative medicine. of USC, died on Monday, and an inspiring leader. He international innovator in eye D. Brent Polk, MD, March 17. He was 71. He will be missed.” care and research,” said Tom director of The Saban led the department from He had gained inter- Jackiewicz, MPH, senior Research Institute and 1995 until retiring in 2013, national prominence in vice president and CEO for chair of pediatrics at the and was one of the founding his field and was a former USC Health. “The founda- Keck School of Medi- members of the department, president of the American tion Ron Smith helped to cine of USC, welcomed having joined USC in 1975. Academy of Ophthalmol- establish here at USC lives speakers and guests. “Ron Smith helped ogy and former chair of the on through a lasting legacy “This is an exciting establish USC as a local American Board of Ophthal- of research, clinical innova- Ron Smith, former chair of the and fast-moving field,” and national powerhouse in mology. Smith earned many See SMITH, page 4 Department of Ophthalmology he said, “where the promise of lifesaving stem cell therapy, organ regeneration and tissue engineering are quickly becoming a reality.” Andrew McMahon, PhD, keynote speaker and head of USC Stem Cell, announced a call for proposals for free small molecule screens, which allow researchers to test the effectiveness of 3,000 potential drugs to treat various diseases. Pluth Photos/Kim HELPING HANDS FOR SORE BODIES — More than 180 volunteers from The screenings will take the Keck School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine — led by place at The Choi Family Sean O. Henderson, chair of the department, and department physicians Therapeutic Screening Clare Roepke and Dhara Amin — turned out to offer aid at the LA Marathon Facility, located at the Eli on March 9. Medical personnel and volunteers assisted more than 2,000 and Edythe Broad CIRM runners for various ailments along the 26.2-mile route. Left, Ramin Tabatabai, Center for Regenerative assistant clinical professor of emergency medicine, helps a runner in distress Medicine and Stem Cell at the finish line medical tent. Above left, Glenn Ault, LA Marathon Medical Research at USC. Commissioner and associate professor of clinical surgery at the Keck School, is See STEM CELL, page 4 interviewed by KTLA about the medical service provided by the USC physicians and nurses. Above right, racers walk away from the finish line. MARCH 21 • 2014 Keck School holds steady in U.S. News & World Report ranking By Sherri Snelling crease from 34th in the 2013 rankings. school was among the first medical schools across America. U.S. News & World Report released “The Keck School is proud to be schools to adopt “Introduction to USC’s Division of Biokinesiology its annual “Best Graduate Schools in the top 20 percent of nationally Clinical Medicine” courses for first- and Physical Therapy and Division of Guidebook 2015” today showing the ranked medical schools thanks to the year students to give them real-world Occupational Therapy were ranked Keck School of Medicine of USC ranks focus and contributions of our faculty, experience in patient care from the No. 1 in the last ranking for those 31st in research among 153 medical staff and students,” said Carmen A. start of medical school. The school is disciplines, which took place in 2012. schools nationwide. The new rankings Puliafito, MD, MBA, dean of the also home to Health, Technology and Both divisions are housed within the appear online and will be published in Keck School of Medicine. “I attribute Education (HTE@USC), an innova- Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. the guidebook available in April. this recognition to our recruitment of tive educational program developed The USC School of Pharmacy was Founded in 1885, the Keck School is transformative clinician researchers in 2010 that facilitates cross-disci- ranked 10th. the oldest medical school in Southern and innovative administrators and plinary education for medical and The health rankings in physical California, and is part of Keck Medi- staff. This ranking underscores our engineering students to work jointly therapy, occupational therapy and cine of USC, one of the nation’s leading position as one of the best American on solutions to health care problems. pharmacy are based solely on the re- academic medical centers. This year’s medical schools in research.” In 1970, the Keck School led the sults of peer assessment surveys sent ranking remains steady at 31, the same The Keck School is a national movement toward the use of the to deans, other administrators and/or ranking the Keck School of Medicine leader in medical education with an “standardized patient” for medical faculty at accredited degree programs held in the 2014 rankings and an in- integrated hands-on curriculum. The training, an idea that has taken root at or schools in each discipline. David Berman, distinguished emeritus professor, pharmacology teacher, 96 By Amy E. Hamaker his PhD in Pharmacology cology to first- and second- keeps you young — you David A. Berman, PhD, at USC. He joined USC’s year students by being pick up on their energy a distinguished emeri- faculty in 1952, receiv- rehired annually — hence and excitement,” he said, tus professor of cell and ing more than 45 teaching his “emeritus” designation. in a Keck Medicine magazine neurobiology at the Keck awards during his tenure. He officially retired in June article in January 2012. School of Medicine of USC He also sponsored several 2012. “It has always been a and a fixture on the USC curriculum additions, includ- The David A. Berman special moment when a Health Sciences Campus ing “Medicine in History, Pharmacology Achievement student would come to me, for 60 years, passed away Literature and Art.” Award was established in introduce him or herself and on Saturday, March 8. He When Berman turned 70 his honor in 1997, and is say, ‘My mom or dad was in was 96. during the 1980s, USC fac- presented annually to an your class.’” Berman earned his bach- ulty members were required outstanding pharmacology Berman is survived by his elor’s degree and master’s to retire. Berman was able to student. wife Miriam, two daughters degree in Pharmacy and continue teaching pharma- “Being with students David A.
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