SEPTEMBER 18 • 2009 TheWeekly PUBLISHED FOR THE USC HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS COMMUNITY VOLUME 15 • NUMBER 27 Renowned physician-scientist named chief of hematology By Katie Neith years, and a national leader in and to maintain and expand Preet Chaudhary has been the next decade. its outstanding reputation in named chief of the Jane Anne He also hopes to employ thrombotic and hemorrhagic Nohl Division of Hematology strategic recruitment in key disorders,” said Feinstein. and Center for the Study of areas and build on existing As a physician-scientist Blood Diseases at the USC strengths of current members dedicated to hematologic Norris Comprehensive Cancer of the division. Chaudhary is oncology, Chaudhary has Center and Hospital, effective also planning for expansion of research interests in several Jan. 1, 2010. the hematology practice at the areas of cancer, including An internationally re- USC Norris Cancer Hospital. AIDS-associated cancers, nowned physician-scientist, The division was strength- cancer drug resistance, biol- ‘USC [is] a very Chaudhary will serve as ened by a $60 million gift ogy of normal and leukemic professor of medicine at the from the estate of Jane Anne hematopoietic stem cells, exciting place Keck School of Medicine, Nohl in late 2007. USC Norris programmed cell death and Preet Chaudhary to be right now. Department of Medicine, and and the division of hematol- cellular signaling. He is also as co-leader of the Leukemia program and co-leader of the ogy were chosen as beneficia- interested in molecularly tar- The dynamic and Lymphoma Program cancer stem cell program. He ries based on the outstanding geted and biological therapies and experienced and associate director for was recruited to USC after an care a close friend of Nohl’s for leukemias, lymphomas, translational research at the extensive search led by Stuart received from Donald multiple myeloma and solid leadership team is USC Norris Comprehensive Siegel, chief of the division of Feinstein, hematologist and tumors, and novel strategies doing everything Cancer Center. hematology-oncology at Chil- professor emeritus of medi- to improve the outcome of “Dr. Chaudhary has a very drens Hospital Los Angeles. cine at the Keck School. stem cell transplantation. right to make it diverse background in trans- “USC has a combination of “Dr. Chaudhary is a nation- Chaudhary holds six U.S. lational research and clinical factors which make it a very ally recognized physician- patents in the areas of he- a powerhouse care, which has prepared him exciting place to be right now. scientist whose vision for the matopoietic stem cell purifica- in patient care, well to lead at this pivotal The dynamic and experi- Jane Anne Nohl Division of tion, multi-drug resistance time of growth in the division enced leadership team is do- Hematology and Center for to cancer chemotherapy and education and of hematology and at our aca- ing everything right to make the Study of Blood Dis- cellular signaling. research.’ demic medical center,” said it a powerhouse in patient eases will help to develop His research has been Carmen A. Puliafito, dean of care, education and research,” an outstanding scientific and continuously funded by the Keck School of Medicine. said Chaudhary. “The Nohl clinical hematologic malig- multiple National Institutes —Preet Chaudhary, “Dr. Chaudhary is an out- gift and recent acquisition nancy program—particularly of Health grants since 2000 chief of the Jane standing physician scientist of the hospitals have given in leukemia, myelodysplastic and he currently serves as will play a major role in us the financial resources syndromes and lymphoma— See CHAUDHARY, page 3 Anne Nohl Division the cancer center,” said Peter and hospital infrastructure to of Hematology & A. Jones, director of the USC combine with highly talented New USC hospitals human Center for the Study Norris Comprehensive Cancer faculty and a rich scientific Center. “He has an active ba- environment—all of which of Blood Diseases sic science laboratory, as well position us to take hematol- resources chief to lead as profound clinical skills, ogy to the next level at USC.” making him an exceptional As chief of the Jane Anne aggressive hiring initiative addition to our institution.” Nohl Division of Hematology Chaudhary comes to and Center for the Study of By Meghan Lewit USC from the University of Blood Diseases, Chaudhary Matthew F. McElrath has joined USC University Hospital and Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, has several priorities, includ- USC Norris Cancer Hospital as chief human resources officer effec- where he is professor of ing developing the division tive Aug. 31. medicine, director for trans- of hematology into a regional McElrath, formerly chief human lational research, leader of leader and center of excel- resources officer at Arizona State Uni- the hematologic malignancies lence in the next three to five versity, will direct human resources operations at both USC hospitals. One of his immediate priorities will be head- ing recruitment efforts to fill some 300 current job openings. Both hospitals are working to increase staffing levels of nurses, physicians and other personnel such as administrators, therapists and environmental workers. His other duties will include workforce Matthew F. McElrath planning, recruitment, performance management, organizational development and other employment services. McElrath said he was drawn to the position at USC because of the opportunity to be part of a new era for the hospitals, which were acquired by the university on April 1, 2009, in an historic purchase agreement with Tenet Healthcare Corp. The hospitals’ current workforce numbers 1,700 personnel, exclusive of more than 500 USC faculty physicians associated with the Keck School of Medi- cine of USC. “This is a unique opportunity to join the university leadership in really building the USC culture at University Hospital and at Norris,” he said. “The transition from Tenet is remarkable. It’s a great opportunity not only to help grow the hospitals, but also to integrate them with the wider USC community.”

©Steve Cohn McElrath comes to USC from Arizona State University, where PLAYING IT SAFE—USC nurses and residents tended to participants at the Lakers 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament on Aug.15 he served as associate vice president and chief human resources and 16 at the USC University Hospital-sponsored medical station. Many tournament players stopped by the booth to have ankles officer for a university system that encompasses more than 4,500 and wrists taped, and to be treated for minor scrapes and dehydration. See MCELRATH, page 4 SEPTEMBER 18 • 2009 School of Pharmacy dean appointed to second 5-year term By Gabrielle Olya and leadership in national pharmaceutical AACP Inaugural Award for Transformative As the end of Randall L. “Pete” associations. Community Service. Vanderveen’s fourth year as dean of the Earlier this year, under Dean Vander- Vanderveen has supported the school’s USC School of Pharmacy neared, Presi- veen, the School’s Pharm.D. program re- research units by providing bridge funding dent Steven Sample and Provost C. L. ceived full re-accreditation through 2015, when scientists await grant dollars and Max Nikias announced an action that speaks to its overall quality. enhancing core facilities throughout the Vanderveen’s appoint- The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy school. ment to an additional Education cited the school’s curricular He has also successfully promoted five-year term begin- design as a model of best practices in phar- interdisciplinary hires and collaborations ning in 2010. macy education and uses it as an example with other USC schools. Toward making the for schools nationwide. In addition, the dean launched the reappointment decision, Vanderveen has worked to expand school’s Diversity Initiative to increase the the university adminis- the role of clinical pharmacy services diversity in the school’s student body. tration met with faculty, in various practice settings, including This program proactively recruits staff and students at the partnerships with the JWCH Clinic at the high-school students to join the school’s school, querying them Weingart Center and Queens Care clinics, Pharmacy Explorers Program—a track of about the dean’s leader- where faculty, students and residents the USC Med-COR program designed to ship. Among the find- provide medication therapy management introduce LAUSD students to the health ings were strong support to patients. professions—through a Saturday enrich- among stakeholders for This commitment to community ment program and mentoring activities. Vanderveen’s acces- outreach has led the school to win some Prior to coming to USC, Vanderveen sibility, participation in of the most prestigious national awards in was the dean of the Mylan School of Phar- Randall L. (Pete) Vanderveen and support of student pharmacy practice over the last few years. macy and the Graduate School of Pharma- activities, beneficial These include the American Pharmacists ceutical Sciences at Duquesne University. reorganization of the departments from Association Foundation Pinnacle Award, He currently serves as a member of the four to two, public relations efforts to im- the American Society of Health System corporate board of directors at Mylan prove the school profile and participation Pharmacists Best Practices Award and the Laboratories. Berle Adams, longtime benefactor of USC cancer research, 92

By Sara Reeve Lucy Adams, a patient at USC programming, and was the aid that he hoped his gift Berle Adams, longtime Norris Cancer Hospital, died sole international distributor would help changes people’s supporter of the USC Norris of melanoma in 1990. of the Emmy Awards for more lives. “I’m glad to make the Comprehensive Cancer Cen- “Berle Adams was an than 20 years. gift in memory of my wife ter, died Aug. 25 after a long extraordinary man who When the Lucy and Berle and I hope it is able to help illness. He was 92. was involved in supporting Adams Endowed Chair was people,” he said at the time. A past president of Cancer the Cancer Center from its announced in 2002, Adams “We want to stop cancer.” Research Associates, an early early days,” said Peter Jones, support organization for the director of the USC Norris Cancer Center, Adams was an Comprehensive Cancer Cen- Lisa Victor, USC pain management specialist, 62 advocate of cancer research at ter. “He established the Lucy USC for more than 25 years. and Berle Adams Endowed By Meleeneh Kazarian relief. Lisa Victor was the “Berle Adams was a won- Family Chair to support Lisa A. Victor, assistant therapist for all of us.” derful man whose support was melanoma research and took a professor in the Departments He added that Victor prac- critical to the early develop- keen interest in our progress. of Anesthesiology and Psy- ticed the idea that individuals ment of the Norris Cancer We shall miss such a staunch chiatry at the Keck School of may not be able to control Center,” said Brian Hender- supporter very much.” Medicine, died unexpectedly their circumstances, but they son, distinguished professor of During a career that of natural causes on Aug. 13. can control their reactions— preventive medicine and for- spanned more than 60 She was 62. and she encouraged her mer dean of the Keck School years, Adams was a force Known by colleagues as patients to do the same. of Medicine. “Through his in the music and television dedicated and enthusiastic, Victor, who was also director work with Cancer Research industries. In the 1940s, he Victor joined USC in 2001, of pain management psychol- Associates­, he helped raise co-founded , where she trained many post- ogy, received her bachelor’s, money to build new programs helping to launch the careers doctoral fellows in the area of master’s and doctoral degrees and buildings and advance of singers and pain psychology. in clinical psychology from research.” Vic Damone. He moved on to Long-time colleague Steven UCLA. Adams, along with the Lucy MCA, where he represented Richeimer, director of pain She was a frequent lecturer and Berle Adams Foundation, stars including , management in the Depart- in her area of expertise and funded the Lucy and Berle and ments of Anesthesiology and authored numerous articles Adams Endowed Chair in . In later Psychiatry, described Victor’s and chapters for books pub- Cancer Research at the Keck years, Adams specialized in interaction with patients and lished in her field. School in 2002. His wife, the distribution of television colleagues as unique and She is survived by her endearing. sister, Dana, the Kassoy fam- He added, “She felt her pa- ily, her friends and the USC tients’ pains, and she provided community. TheWeekly Next Issue: Sept. 25 Did We Say That? The Weekly is published for the faculty, staff, students, volunteers and visitors in the Univer- sity of Southern California’s Health Sciences Campus community. It is written and produced The front page photo (at left) that by the Health Sciences Public Relations and Marketing staff. Comments, suggestions and illustrated a story on campus white story ideas are welcome. Permission to reprint articles with attribution is freely given. coat ceremonies in the Sept. 4 issue of The Weekly appeared with the Associate Senior Vice President, Health Sciences Public Relations and Marketing: Jane Brust wrong caption. The Weekly regrets Executive Director of Communications and Marketing: Ina Fried the error and the correct caption is as follows: Editor: Jon Nalick Kevin Kaneko, assistant professor Contributors: Eva Blaauw, Cheryl Bruyninckx, Wendy Chang, Meleeneh Kazarian, Meghan Lewit, Carol and manager of ambulatory care Matthieu, Gabrielle Olya, Joe Peters, Katie Neith, Sara Reeve, Leslie Ridgeway and Bryan Schneider pharmacy services at the USC Norris Cancer Hospital, proudly “coats” Senior Vice President, University Relations: Martha Harris his daughter, Mari. Kaneko is an old hand at this, having also coated Phone: 323-442-2830 Fax: 323-442-2832 his son, who entered the School of E-mail: [email protected] Web: theweekly.usc.edu RSS: http://www.usc.edu/hscw Pharmacy in 2006. Cure in the Canyons breast cancer event slated for Oct. 4

By Joe Peters Celebrities including Shannon Tweed, Lorraine Toussaint of “Saving Grace,” and Marcellus Wiley of ESPN will host a tea party for breast cancer patients and survivors Oct. 4 at the Westlake Four Seasons as part of “Cure in The Canyons,” a fundrais- ing event for breast cancer research. The fundraiser is billed as a ‘luxury-fest,’ and includes a variety of activities for guests, including wine-tasting, spa and beauty treatments, and the opportunity to sample new products from high-end food, The Graduate and Professional Student Senate (GPSS) at the Health Sciences Campus recently hosted its health, and entertainment annual Student Leaders Meet and Greet at the Edmonson Faculty Center to introduce its new HSC Governing vendors. Desserts for the tea Council members and familiarize student leaders with the organization and its services. The meeting, on Sept. party will be provided by Chef 1, was also designed to encourage advocacy, joint programming and interaction among the different schools Soerke Peters of Chef is Chef. and organizations on campus. Above, from left are GPSS HSC Governing Council members: John Mahajan, Cooking demonstrations and community service chair; Erika Chien, publicity chair; Rosanne Yetemian, HSC chair; Jennifer-Ann Bayan, programming chair; and Donna Dueker, operations chair. mini-seminars will also be in evidence, and guests in the Men’s Ultra Lounge will have the chance to test drive new Volunteers sought for Oct. 3 Heart Walk 2010 Lexus Luxury Hybrids. A silent auction will be held Faculty, staff, students t-shirt and an invitation to a Kids Zone, music, giveaways during the event. and residents from the Keck USC team gathering before and more. Cure in the Canyons is School of Medicine and USC the walk. The American Heart located at 2 Dole Drive, hospitals are invited to join USC University Hospital Association is the largest Westlake Village, and will the USC Heart Walk Team is the offi cial sponsor of the voluntary health organization begin at 11 a.m. Tickets are on Saturday morning, Oct. 3, fi nish line. working to prevent, treat $75. Funds raised will support for the American Heart Asso- More than 8,000 people and defeat heart disease and breast cancer research at the ciation’s annual walk to raise are expected to participate stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and USC Norris Comprehensive money for research to fi ght in this year’s Los Angeles No. 3 killers, which claim Cancer Center and other local heart disease and stroke. Start! Heart Walk. In addition more than 910,000 American institutions. The walk starts at 9 a.m. at to the non-competitive 5k lives a year. For more information or to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. walk, the event includes a For more information or purchase tickets, visit www. All registered team members Wellness Festival featuring to join the USC team, visit cureinthecanyons.com, or call will receive a USC team health screenings, food, a http://tiny.cc/sGTT4 . (818) 575-3000.

CHAUDHARY: Research focus is on cancer, cancer drug resistance and stem cells

Continued from page 1 of the Department of Medicine, Hastings Medical College in India, Chaudhary principal investigator of two R01 grants, Professor and Norris Chair of Medicine at obtained his Ph.D. under the guidance two R21 grants and one grant each from the the Keck School of Medicine. of Igor Roninson at the University of Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Chaudhary has published in some of Illinois at Chicago, performing pioneering Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. the top scientifi c journals, including Cell, research in the isolation and character- “Dr. Chaudhary’s outstanding combina- Immunity, JNCI, PNAS and Blood. He has ization of bone marrow stem cells and tion of skills and experience in translat- been the recipient of numerous honors, mechanisms of multi-drug resistance to ing basic research into new therapeutic fellowships and awards from national cancer chemotherapy. approaches for patients with cancer will and international research organizations He did his residency training in internal enhance the mission of the Department of and has been elected to the prestigious medicine at Northwestern University Medicine as we focus both on moving re- American Society for Clinical Investiga- in Chicago and fellowship training in search from the laboratory to the bedside, tion, an honor society of the top physician- hematology and oncology at the Fred and rapidly growing our clinical cancer scientists in the country. Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and programs,” said Edward D. Crandall, chair After graduating from Maulana Azad the University of Washington in Seattle.

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A Sept. 13 Reuters article quoted public health A Sept. 10 New York Times Magazine article On Sept. 5 KNBC-TV quoted pharmacologist expert Michael Cousineau about the cost of health quoted public health expert Thomas Valente Roger Clemens of the USC School of Pharmacy care for illegal immigrants. on new research showing that behaviors spread about new drinks that claim health benefi ts but through people’s social circles. haven’t been evaluated by the Food and Drug A Sept. 12 Los Angeles Times article quoted Administration. University Park Health Center Executive Director A Sept. 8 Philadelphia Inquirer article quoted Lawrence Neinstein about how universities are ophthalmologist Mark Humayun about the retinal A Sept. 2 Los Angeles Times article quoted car- preparing for swine fl u. implant project. diologist Leslie Saxon about a combination implant that appears to help more heart failure patients. A Sept. 11 MedCenter Today online featured a A Sept. 7 Boston Globe article quoted liver USC News story on Matthew McElrath joining expert Neil Kaplowitz on screening out drugs that The September issue of Smart Business Maga- USC University Hospital and USC Norris Cancer could have adverse effects on liver cells. zine featured USC hospitals CEO Mitch Creem in a Hospital as chief human resources offi cer. The L.A. cover story. Weekly also reported the announcement. SEPTEMBER 18 • 2009

USC surgeons perform novel kidney surgery Calendar of Events By Leslie Ridgeway the USC Institute of Urology: recovery time.” Desai, a noted This Calendar of events is also online at For the first time in South- Chester Koh, assistant profes- pioneer and leader in the field www.usc.edu/hsccalendar for the Health ern California, urologic sur- sor of Urology (pediatric) of LESS surgery, indicated geons at the Keck School of and director of the that the USC team Sciences Campus community Medicine Institute of Urology Pediatric Robotic has developed and USC-affiliated Childrens Surgery program at many applications Saturday, Sept. 19 11 a.m. Hematology Grand Rounds. “Current and Hospital Los Angeles recently Childrens Hospital; of LESS surgery in 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The 4th Future Approaches to the performed “belly-button” Roger De Filippo, urology. “Patients Annual Medical Student Treatment of Adults with single port laparoscopic kid- assistant professor typically go home Leadership Conference. Acute Lymphoblastic Leu- ney removal surgery in a child of Urology (pedi- after an overnight “Your Future in Medicine kemia,” Dan Douer, USC. Awaits. Shouldn’t You Help IPT C2J103. Info: (323) with non-functioning kidneys. atric) at Childrens hospital stay after Shape It?” Various speak- 865-3950 To date, four children have Hospital, and Mihir these cutting-edge ers. KAM Mayer Audito- undergone the procedure Desai, professor of procedures,” he rium. Info: www.cmanet. Noon. Pharmacology and since Aug. 30. Clinical Urology said. org/studentleadership Pharmaceutical Sciences Chester Koh Seminar. “Attacking the The technique is called at the Keck School Among the Monday, Sept. 21 Pool of Latently HIV In- laparo-endoscopic single-site of Medicine and children who fected Cells,” Milton Yatvin, surgery (LESS). The entire director of Robotics at USC received the surgery was a Noon. KSOM Research Oregon Health Sciences procedure is performed using University Hospital. six-year-old girl whose kidney Seminar. “Can One Make Univ. PSC 104. Info: (323) specialized instrumentation “We are delighted we can was obstructed and enlarged. 442-4118 an Enveloped Virus Outside through a small incision com- offer a procedure with so Another child, a three-year- the Cell?” Bill Gelbart, UCLA. NRT Aresty Aud. Monday, Sept. 28 pletely concealed within the many advantages,” said Koh, old boy, suffers from multiple Info: (323) 442-7874 umbilicus, leaving virtually no “The LESS technique really medical, cardiac and intestinal Noon. KSOM Research visible scar. lives up to its name – less problems; one of his kidneys Tuesday, Sept. 22 Seminar. “The Many States The procedures were scarring, and the potential was removed because of of Pluripotency,” Martin performed by surgeons from for even less pain and less urinary tract infections. 9 a.m. Neurology Grand Pera, USC. NRT Aresty Rounds. “Multiple Sclero- Aud. (323) 442-7874 sis: Links Behind Place, CHLA names new chief of orthopaedic surgery Time and Self,” Lilyana Tuesday, Sept. 29 Amezcua, USC. ZNI 112. David L. Skaggs, professor He replaces Vernon T. serve Childrens Hospital Info: (323) 442-7686 11 a.m. Endocrinology Grand Rounds. “Thyroid of orthopaedic surgery at the Tolo, who served as head of Los Angeles,” Skaggs said. 11 a.m. Endocrinology Eye Disease,” Eli Chang, Keck School of Medicine and the division since 1987, and “I am very fortunate to be Grand Rounds. “Paget’s USC. HMR 100. Info: a nationally recognized expert who is now chief emeritus surrounded by a group of out- Disease,” Frederick Singer, (323) 442-2806 in pediatric spinal deformity at Childrens Hospital Los standing pediatric orthopaedic John Wayne Cancer Inst. and orthopaedic trauma, has Angeles. Tolo will continue surgeons, who are committed HMR 100. Info: (323) 442- Wednesday, Sept. 30 2806 been named chief of the divi- his full-time clinical practice to giving the best customer Noon. Renal Grand sion of orthopaedic surgery at Childrens Hospital. service possible to families Noon. Cancer Ctr. Grand Rounds. “Renal Biopsy,” at Childrens Hospital Los “I am grateful and enthu- and referring physicians, with Rounds. “Young Adults and Michael Koss and Vito Angeles. Skaggs appointment siastic for the opportunity prompt appointments and Cancer: When Two Worlds Campese, USC. GNH 4420. was effective on Aug. 1. to serve our patients and to family-centered care.” Collide,” Planet Cancer Info: (323) 226-7337 Roadshow and Stuart Sie- gel, USC/CHLA. Info: (323) Tuesday, Oct. 6 865-0801 MCELRATH: Brings expertise in health care, ‘energy and enthusiasm’ 11:30 a.m. Psychiatry Continued from page 1 ber of professional organiza- pitals: “We have a number of Wednesday, Sept. 23 Grand Rounds. “U.S. faculty and 16,000 classified tions, including the American exciting career opportunities Mental Healthcare Trends,” Noon. ZNI Seminar. “Pav- Anand Pandya, Cedars staff, professional and student Society for Healthcare, available in a tough market. ing the Axonal Highway: Sinai. ZNI 112. Info: (323) workers. Prior to his position Human Resources Adminis- We are actively working in the Molecular Control of CNS 442-4065 at ASU, he was chair of the tration. community to tell our story Myelination,” Q. Richard division of human resources “Mr. McElrath brings a about what wonderful places Lu, Univ. of Texas South- Wednesday, Oct. 7 western Medical Ctr. ZNI at the Mayo Clinic in Phoe- terrific mix of university and USC and the hospitals are.” 112. Info: (323) 442-2144 Noon. Renal Grand Rounds. nix, Ariz., and served on the health care HR experience An acute care hospital, USC “Incontinence,” David executive steering committee to our USC hospitals, along University Hospital currently Noon. Renal Grand Rounds. Ginsberg, USC. GNH 4420. for the building and opening with considerable energy tracks 7,700 inpatient visits “Renal Imaging: Cases,” Info: (323) 226-7337 of the Mayo Clinic Hospital. and enthusiasm,” said Mitch and 56,000 outpatient visits Vinay Duddalwar, USC. He received his bachelor Creem, CEO of the hospitals. each year. GNH 4420. 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