By Katie Neith

This past spring, Larry Freeman, founder and CEO of FreemanCosmetics, and his wife Judy pledged $5 million to name the Judy andLarry Freeman Cancer Day Hospital, an outpatient facility currentlylocated on the first floor of the USC/Norris Cancer Hospital.

On July 12, the Cancer Center formally celebrated the naming of theDay Hospital with an intimate gathering of Freeman family and friends,replete with music, food and ribbon-cutting.

The Freemans have a long history of philanthropic giving to theUSC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, influenced by the care their

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USC/Norris opens new Patient Education and Outreach Center By Katie Neith

When Jennifer Diamond was diag-nosed with appendiceal carcinoma, arare form of appendix cancer, she andher family found it extremely hard toaccess information about her disease.After Jennifer passed away at age 30,her parents—Alice and HarveyDiamond—vowed to help others byproviding resources to cancer patientsand their families.

On June 5, the Diamonds’ promisewas realized at the USC/NorrisComprehensive Cancer Center with theformal opening of the PatientEducation and Outreach Center andJennifer Diamond Cancer ResourceLibrary. The library is the sixth of itskind to be funded by the JenniferDiamond Foundation, a fundraisingand outreach organization created byJennifer during her illness.

“What we have here is a promise toJennifer from myself,” said HarveyDiamond at the opening celebration.“She asked me to do something positivefor people who have cancer and their

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USC/Norris celebrates naming of Day Hospital

From left, Janet Villarmia, Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, Harvey and Alice

Diamond, Carol Marcusen and Phyllis Rideout unveil the Patient Education and

Outreach Center and Jennifer Diamond Cancer Resource Library at a June 5 celebra-

tion at the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.

New Doctors of USCWeb site adds searchfeatures, video tips

By Meghan Lewit

The Keck School of MedicineDepartment of Neurological Surgery isamong the first in the nation to acquirea powerful new tool in the fight againstserious brain disorders.

The cutting-edge instrument—whichfocuses multiple beams of concentratedradiation onto a targeted area—willmore rapidly and effectively treat amyriad of serious neurological prob-lems, said Michael Apuzzo, professor ofneurological surgery at the Keck Schoolof Medicine and holder of the Todd-Wells Professorship in Neurosurgery.

“It’s an enormous breakthrough for

neurological surgery at USC.” Apuzzosaid. “This instrument represents theepitome of what modern medicine hasat its disposal.”

The instrument, called the GammaKnife Perfexion, will usher in the nextgeneration of stereotactic radiosurgery,Apuzzo said. Stereotactic radiosurgeryis a highly precise form of radiationtherapy that is commonly used to treattumors and other brain abnormalities.The patient is awake and under only alocal anesthetic during the treatment.

The $6 million instrument is one ofthe first to begin operating in the U.S.Only two major university medical cen-

ters on the West Coast currently havethe technology, Apuzzo said.

The Gamma Knife Perfexion is fullyrobotic and increases the speed andaccuracy of the radiation treatment byeliminating the need to manually adjustsettings while patients are undergoingtreatment, Apuzzo said.

Previous models required patients tobe fitted with a 500-pound helmet thatdirected radiation beams through tinytunnels, called collimators, while block-ing others. Treatments that had to bedone by multiple tedious manual align-ments now can be robotically completed

State-of-the-art radiosurgical tool promises faster, better treatment

By Cheryl Bruyninckx

The Doctors of USC havelaunched a fresh new online desti-nation for patients seeking a USCmedical professional for theirhealth needs.

The site also offers volumes offree health and wellness informa-tion for consumers.

The Web site, found atwww.DoctorsofUSC.com, is a newportal for the Keck School’s med-ical faculty practice. It featuresuser-friendly search options thatmake it easy for patients to findthe right doctor from a broadrange of specialists.

Patients can search from theroster of renowned Keck Schoolphysicians by specialty, location orlanguage and also request anappointment online.

“This site is the centerpiece ofour current marketing efforts forthe Doctors of USC,” said JaneBrust, associate senior vice presi-dent for USC health sciences pub-lic relations and marketing. “Oneof our goals is to introduce ourphysicians and our campus to con-sumers—many of whom havenever been here—through the useof documentary-style videos. Thesite also features health news andinformation to entice site visitorsto return again and again.”

The Web site offers a library ofarticles on healthy lifestyle, diseaseprevention and other health tipsfor consumers. The “My Health”portal offers users several tools topersonalize their experience withThe Doctors of USC, includingparticipation in support groupforums. The Doctors of USC sitealso features photographic imagesof the Health Sciences Campusand compelling photographs ofUSC physicians. Several docu-mentary-style videos introduceUSC’s clinical enterprise and allowusers to see The Doctors of USCand their patients in action.Shorter videos called “MedicalMinutes” show physicians offeringhealth advice related to their vari-

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Judy and Larry Freeman attend the July 12 celebration of thenew Cancer Day Hospital named in their honor.

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By Meghan Lewit

USC-affiliated hospitals placedamong the best in the nation in the U.S.News & World Report magazine’s 19thannual rankings of “America’s BestHospitals” in the July 21 issue.

USC-affiliated hospitals included inthe rankings are: USC/Norris CancerHospital, USC University Hospital,Doheny Eye Institute and Rancho LosAmigos National Rehabilitation Center.

The rankings are categorized bymedical specialty, with the top 50 med-ical centers listed for most specialties.Doheny ranked seventh in ophthalmol-ogy, climbing one spot from a rankingof eighth in 2007.

Rancho Los Amigos ranked 16th inrehabilitation, USC/Norris ranked 45thin cancer and University Hospitalranked 45th in gynecology and 49th inneurology and neurosurgery.USC/Norris Cancer Hospital appearedon the list for the first time.

“The Keck School of Medicine of

USC salutes our dedicated physicianswhose work in these hospitals is recog-nized by rankings such as these, amongmany other awards and honors,” saidCarmen A. Puliafito, dean of the KeckSchool of Medicine. “Our faculty physi-cians, who work at hospitals throughoutthe Los Angeles area, demonstrateevery day their commitment to thehighest standards of patient care.”

The Best Hospitals guide ranks 170medical centers nationwide in 16 spe-cialties.

To be eligible for 12 of the 16 spe-cialties, a hospital had to meet at leastone of three requirements: membershipin the Council of Teaching Hospitals,affiliation with a medical school, oravailability of at least six of 13 key tech-nologies such as robotic surgery.Eligible hospitals also had to have aspecified volume in certain proceduresand conditions over three years, or havebeen nominated in the magazine’s year-ly specialist survey. The rankings also

took into account hospital reputation,death rate and factors like nurse staffingand technology.

In four other specialties—includingophthalmology and rehabilitation—ranking is based solely on reputation,derived from the three most recentphysician surveys.

The information for the rankings

came from various sources, most promi-nently the American HospitalAssociation’s survey of member andnonmember hospitals.

The full list of hospital rankings isalso available online atwww.usnews.com/besthospitals. Fulldata is available online for another1,500 hospitals that are unranked.

A group of USC School ofDentistry researchers has identifiedthe slimy culprits killing the jawbonesof some people taking drugs that treatosteoporosis—microbial biofilms.

A mix of bacteria and sticky extra-cellular material, biofilms cause jawtissue infections in patients takingbisphosphonate drugs, said ParishSedghizadeh, lead researcher andassistant clinical professor at the USCSchool of Dentistry.

Sold under brand names such asFosamax, Boniva and Actonel, bis-phosphonates are prescribed to mil-lions of patients to combat osteoporo-sis, a bone-wasting disease thatincreases the risk of fractures.

Sedghizadeh said there have beenincreasing reports of osteonecrosis(bone death) of the jaw in patientswho have been taking the drugs forosteoporosis or for treatment from thebone-wasting effects of cancer. Hesaid he decided to investigate furtherafter seeing patients in USC dentistryclinics who had the unusual jaw infec-tion.

“This is the first study that identi-fies microbial biofilms in the bone ofbisphosphonate patients who haveosteonecrosis of the jaw,” Sedghizadehsaid.

Jaw osteonecrosis occurs when bac-teria-laden biofilms infect the jawafter the bone is exposed, typicallybecause of a tooth extraction or injury.

The research team includesrenowned biofilm expert J. WilliamCosterton, director of the Center forBiofilms at the USC School ofDentistry.

Pioneered by Costerton, biofilmtheory has moved scientists beyondthinking of bacteria as free-floatingorganisms. Instead, bacteria buildbiofilm communities, attaching tosurfaces and communicating anddefending against antimicrobialinvaders.

The team used powerful scanningelectron microscopes to study patients’jawbone samples. The images revealedbiofilm bacteria sprawling over pittedtissue.

The scientists are now trying todetermine why bisphosphonate drugsseem to open the door for biofilm-associated infections of the jaw.

The study was funded by the USCSchool of Dentistry with the assis-tance of a USC Zumberge Researchand Innovation Award. The results ofthe study were published in the Aprilissue of the Journal of Oral andMaxillofacial Surgery.

Biofilms seen as a cause of jaw osteonecrosis

In preparation for the move from the LAC+USC Medical Center to theReplacement Facility, hospital officials are urging affected USC staff and faculty toprepare for the move by throwing away unneeded items.

Space is extremely limited in the new facility and everyone should visit theirnew offices or working areas with a tape measure to ensure they know how muchspace is available—and plan accordingly.

For specific instructions on disposing of surplus equipment or supplies, visit thehospital Intranet, click on the Technology Resources heading and then on the ISDownloads and Forms link.

To have your items picked up, print and complete the form and fax it to (323)226-4052, no later than 2 p.m. Tuesday for a Wednesday pick-up. All formsreceived after 2 p.m. Tuesday will be picked up the following Wednesday.

To receive a form and instructions or for additional information, contact PatHolley or Linda Guerra at (323) 226-6075 or Stanley Sharp at (323) 226-6182.

US News and World Report ranks USC affiliated hospitals among nation’s best

ous specialties.“Navigating the health care

system can be challenging,”said Minor Anderson, presi-dent and CEO of The Doctorsof USC. “Our goal was tomake it simple for patients tofind a doctor, make anappointment and learn aboutthe quality work done by ourUSC physicians.”

The site launched July 1 andwas promoted internally to fac-ulty and staff. The new site willbe promoted to external audi-ences beginning this fall.

LAC+USC officials say its time to take out the trash

Keck School physicians to speak at 2008 Oncology Conference

DOCTORS: Revamped Web site highlights quality of USC physicians

Two Keck School professors will be presenting at the 2008 Oncology Congress,which will be held September 25-28 at the Hilton San Francisco. OncologyCongress is an interactive CME conference designed to provide attendees withthe latest clinical data, best practices and new technologies.

Dan Douer, director of the Bone Marrow Transplantation Program and BoneMarrow Laboratory at USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, will presentstrategies to improve the outcome of adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia onFriday, Sept. 26. David I. Quinn, medical director of Norris Cancer Hospital andco-leader of the Genitourinary Cancer Program at USC/Norris ComprehensiveCancer Center, will provide an update on long-term survivorship in testis canceron Saturday, Sept. 27.

Attendees from USC are eligible to attend at a reduced rate. Physicians canattend for only $395, nurses $195, and attendance for fellows is complimentary.For more information or to register, visit www.oncologyconference.com.

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By Kukla Vera

USC School of Pharmacy researchfellow Heather Owens recently wontwo prestigious fellowships—one fromthe American College of ClinicalPharmacy (ACCP) Research Instituteand another from the AmericanFoundation for PharmaceuticalEducation (AFPE).

She received the ACCP ResearchInstitute’s 2008 Ortho-McNeilInfectious Disease Research Fellowship.The fellowship, recognized as amongthe most prestigious in infectious dis-ease pharmacy, is the only such awardgiven nationwide by the organization,which sets the standards for all fellow-ship training in pharmacy.

She also received the AFPE ClinicalPharmacy Post-Pharm.D. Fellowship inthe Biomedical Sciences for 2009,which is one of only two that the foun-dation grants each year.

Owens will bridge two transla-tional research programs at theSchool—the infectious diseaseresearch of Annie Wong-Beringer,vice chair of the Titus FamilyDepartment of Clinical Pharmacyand Pharmaceutical Economics andPolicy, and the cystic fibrosisresearch of Paul Beringer, associateprofessor.

In the laboratory, Owens willinvestigate the interaction betweenmicrobes and human cell lines in aneffort to identify better drug targetsto treat infections caused by antibi-otic-resistant bacteria.

Wong-Beringer focuses on the“bugs,” bacteria such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus andpseudomonas, and explores the resistanceand virulence of these bugs against drugtherapies and how they affect patientoutcomes. Paul Beringer’s work is “host”

centered, looking at how the host cellsrespond to the invading bugs by moni-toring which genes turn on or off inresponse to the bugs’ presence. The tworesearch programs provide Owens withthe unique set up necessary to completeher work.

In the laboratory, Owens willinfect human lung cells with thebacterium Pseudomonas and studyhow the host cells react.

“As a first step, I’ll be lookingat which genes turn on to fightthese bacteria and also look atwhich genes in the bacteriumturn on to allow them to invadethe hosts,” said Owens who hasboth Pharm.D. and M.S. degrees.“Then I’ll inject the cultures withvarious drugs, evaluating theimpact on both the bugs and thehost.”

The in vitro model allowsOwens to screen compounds that

may have a positive effect on fightingthese invaders. Further, the laboratorytests provide information on drug toxic-ity and dosing.

The name Beringer is not a coinci-dence; in fact the two professors aremarried. Owens’s work promises tobring their labs a little closer together.

“This is a very unique fellowshipbecause of the translational aspect—Heather is doing work in the laboratoryand then moving on to clinical trials,testing the compounds on patients,”said Wong-Beringer, who is an associateprofessor at the School.

The goal of their integrated researchprograms is to discover new ways ofusing existing compounds, as well newchemical entities, in clinical drug devel-opment. “Heather’s work will achieve abetter understanding of the host andbacterial interaction and then takeadvantage of existing drugs with knownsafety profiles,” said Paul Beringer.

Owens will be looking at pioglita-zone, commonly known by the tradename Actos, which is a medication usedfor Type 2 diabetes and the antibioticdoxycycline. While both of these drugsare commonly used, neither has on-label use for MRSA and pseudomonasinfections.

“Right now, we are at a critical junc-ture where the pharmaceutical industryhas severely cut back antibiotic drugdevelopment, while bacteria that com-monly cause infections are becomingincreasingly resistant to availableagents,” said Wong-Beringer. “Heatherwill be looking to identify ways to turnoff or block genes that cause cell dam-age in the host when these infectionsinvade.”

Owens said she hopes to ultimatelypursue an academic career that willallow her to teach while pursuingresearch.

“It’s very rewarding to have the expe-rience of working across two labs,” saidOwens. “I’m getting the best of bothworlds—the laboratory and the clinicalsetting. And it’s fun that my preceptorsare married.”

Keck School departments among top 20 funded by NIHDepartment FY 2007 NIH Funding* Rank

Preventive Medicine $35,100,000 1Pediatrics $23,400,000 4Ophthalmology $6,800,000 6Otolaryngology $5,900,000 7Urology $1,600,000 13Dermatology $1,600,000 15Neurology $4,700,000 19Orthopaedics $900,000 20

Although funding from the National Institutes of Health has slowed nationally in recent years, departments of the Keck School of Medicine continue toattract significant investment from the NIH. In fact, the eight departments listed above each ranked in the top 20 NIH recipients among their peer depart-ments nationwide.

* Federal fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2006 – Sept. 30, 2007)

family members and the community. This library is a giftfrom us, from our foundation; and we hope that everybodyenjoys these peaceful surroundings.”

The library is housed at the Patient Education andOutreach Center, a state-of-the-art cancer resource facilityof the Cancer Center devoted to patients, their families andcommunity members seeking information about cancer.With support from the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI)Cancer Information Services, the center also performs out-reach activities and conducts informational programs rele-vant to the communities it serves.

The Diamond family was involved in the planning of thelibrary every step of the way. They helped choose the calm-ing décor and commissioned a relaxing water fountain cre-ated by sculptor John Sorojev. The serene music that playsin the center was recorded by Harvey Diamond.

The center also features computers, reference books,printers, DVDs and Internet access. In addition to manualand computerized information, the center has live phonehelp with specialized counselors with training from theNCI, a patient navigation information system and trained

volunteers to assist with access to cancer-related resources.“We not only have scientific and medical experts here; we

also have dedicated volunteers; we have very experiencedhealth educators and health promotion specialists, and wehave very experienced cancer patients who want to giveback,” said Diana Chingos, chair of the CancerSurvivorship Advisory Council. “We’d like to thank theDiamonds and the Jennifer Diamond Foundation for shar-ing our values that patient education matters, that healthliteracy matters that during this information explosion noone should be left out, and that access to health informationshould be as easy and as important as access to care itself.”

Oversight of the center is provided by Janet Villarmia,associate director for administration at the USC/NorrisComprehensive Cancer Center, Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, associate professor of preventive medicine, andCarol Marcusen, director of Social Services, CaseManagement and Patient Education of the USC/NorrisCancer Hospital. The center is located on the ground levelof the Harlyne J. Norris Cancer Research Tower. It is opendaily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is staffed by volunteers andUSC/Norris staff.

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Professors Annie Wong-Beringer and Paul Beringer

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A July 17 Orange County Register story notedthat orthopedic surgeon David Thordarson willperform surgery on Los Angeles Lakers forwardLuke Walton to remove bone spurs fromWalton’s right ankle.

A July 14 Los Angeles Times article quotedCHLA’s Alan Lewis about statins as a remedyfor youth at risk for high cholesterol.

On July 11, KCBS-TV reported that USC-affiliated hospitals placed among the best in thenation in the U.S. News & World Report maga-zine’s annual rankings of “America’s BestHospitals.” The story also ran in the DailyBreeze.

A July 11 Op-Ed in the Pasadena Star-Newscited a USC study on air pollution and lungdevelopment which found that 10 percent of the

children monitored in Upland, Calif., hadreduced lung capacity.

A July 11 Telegraph (U.K.) story featured aUSC School of Dentistry study led by craniofa-cial expert Songtao Shi which found that aspirinmay help prevent osteoporosis. The Sun (U.K.)and CBC News (Canada) also featured thestudy.

A July 9 Los Angeles Times story quoted urolo-gist David Penson about prostate cancer treat-ments.

A July 9 Reuters article featured research ledby cardiologist Uri Elkayam and colleagueswhich found that heart attack risk is greater forpregnant women. The research was also coveredby The Western Mail (U.K.); the Yorkshire Post(U.K.); and The Press Association (U.K.).

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8:30 A.M. “Cystic Fibrosis,” Adupa Rao,USC. GNH 11-321. Info: (323) 226-7923

Saturday, July 26

8 A.M. 4th Annual International Head &Neck Symposium. “Organ Preservation:Balancing Cure and Quality of Life,”Various speakers. KAM Mayer Aud.Info: (323) 442-2350

Monday, July 28

4 P.M. “Transplant Conference,” Varioustransplant faculty. UNH Salerni Rm.Info: (323) 442-9093

Tuesday, July 29

9 A.M. Neurology Grand Rounds. “StemCells in Glioma Genesis and Therapy,”John S. Yu, Cedars-Sinai Medical Ctr.ZNI 112. Info: (323) 442-7686

NOON. Cancer Ctr. Grand Rounds.“DNA Methylation in Lung Cancer,” IteA. Laird-Offringa, USC. NOR 7409.Info: (323) 865-0801

Wednesday, July 30

7 A.M. Medicine Grand Rounds. “AnalSquamous Cell CA,” Jijun Liu, USC.GNH 1645. Info: (323) 226-7556

8:30 A.M. “PFT I,” Ahmet Baydur, USC.GNH 11-321. Info: (323) 226-7923

Monday, Aug. 11

4 P.M. “Transplant Conference,” Variousfaculty. UNH Salerni Rm. Info: (323)442-9093

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in a fraction of the time, hesaid.

Using automated, pinpointaccuracy, the new Gamma Knifemodel reduces treatment timeby more than 30 percent andcan completely eradicate tumorsnon-surgically, Apuzzo said. Heanticipates that 400 patients ayear will be treated withPerfexion Gamma Knife for anumber of neurological disor-ders, including tumors, arteri-ovenous malformations andfacial pain

“From a patient’s standpoint,it’s a significant leap forward,”Apuzzo said, adding that USCUniversity Hospital is the firstin Los Angeles to give patientsaccess to this technology.

The Department ofNeurological Surgery was one of theearliest pioneers of stereotactic radio-surgery and the employment of imagingas a navigational basis for brain surgery.In 1975, the first hospital-based com-puted tomographic (CT) scanner in LosAngeles was installed at USC. The cur-rent practice of stereotactic radiosurgerybegan to take shape globally over thenext two decades, led by the team at the

Keck School of Medicine. The firstGamma Knife unit was installed atUniversity Hospital in 1994. Over a 25-year period, approximately 7,000patients at USC have been treated withstereotactic radiosurgery.

“Stereotactic radiosurgery haschanged the face of neurosurgery, andfor 25 years the Department ofNeurological Surgery at the Keck

School has been a pace-setter in thefield,” Apuzzo said. “We are continuingthat trend with the acquisition of thisnew instrument. However, previousexperience and operating personnel arekey factors in its use.”

“Looking at how far we’ve comesince 1984 to now treating patients withthis unit, my principle thought is,‘Where can we go next?’”

GAMMA KNIFE: New tool ‘a significant step forward’ in treatment

son, Mark, received there as a youngman.

At the age of 22, a complaint ofshoulder pain led to a diagnosis of t-celllymphoma. He was successfully treatedwith nine months of chemotherapy.

Larry Freeman joined the AdvisoryBoard of the Cancer Center a few yearslater. In 1988, he and his family—Judy,Mark, and daughter, Jill, a graduate of

the USC College of Letters, Arts &Sciences—launched the Freeman AcesCancer Tennis Tournament (FACTT).Since its inception, the event has raised$3 million for the USC/Norris.

They have also endowed a chair inbasic science with a $1.5 million giftfrom Freeman Cosmetics. Amy Lee,professor of biochemistry and molecularbiology and associate director of basicscience at the USC/Norris

Comprehensive Cancer Center, current-ly holds the Judy and Larry FreemanChair in Basic Science.

“I have a debt I can never repay,”said Larry Freeman. “Before Mark gotsick, someone gave money that helpeddevelop the chemotherapy that savedhis life. It is my hope that our dona-tions can have a similar impact onother families dealing with a cancerdiagnosis.”

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