Norris News

Max and Carol Anthony Chair in Prostate Cancer Research
A $2.3 million gift has established the Max and Carol Anthony Chair in Prostate Cancer Research at USC/Norris. Max Anthony, a long-time supporter of USC, was a member of the USC JV baseball team in 1947 and received his bachelor’s degree from the USC School of Business in 1967.

“People ask me why it took so long to graduate, and I answer, ‘USC is a tough school and I’m not too smart!’ But I was smart enough to return in my 30s, giving credence to the truism that persistence and determination are significant factors for success,” he explains.

Anthony developed and owned JASCO Chemical Corp., which manufactures fine home-improvement products.

Peter Jones, Ph.D., director of USC/Norris, expressed gratitude to the Anthonys for their generosity in helping to improve and extend the lives of patients with prostate cancer.

Lynne Cohen Foundation Continues Support
Lynne Cohen lost her own battle with cancer, but the fight for other women battling cancer continues in her honor through the Lynne Cohen Foundation.

The foundation recently contributed $110,000 to continue funding of the Lynne Cohen Preventive Care Clinic for Women’s Cancers at USC/Norris. The clinic combines integrated collaborative care with leading-edge genetic research to treat women with a family history of women’s cancers, such as ovarian and breast cancer.

 

STOP CANCER Education Forum
The members of STOP CANCER had their 2004 Education Forum at USC/Norris on Nov. 3. Members toured the cancer center and visited the laboratories of biochemist Ite Laird-Offringa, Ph.D., and molecular biologist Peter Laird, Ph.D. The Lairds updated the group on their research, in particular their studies to produce a blood test to detect early stage lung cancer.

Each year, STOP CANCER funds $250,000 in research awards for USC/Norris scientists who are engaged in innovative cancer research and subsequent clinical applications. In addition, STOP CANCER funds have been used to recruit new scientists and clinicians.

Tree of Life Honors Individual Supporters

USC/Norris supporters gathered on Nov. 4 for the annual unveiling of the Tree of Life. The glass display, located in the lobby of USC/Norris, lists names of people who have been touched by cancer—a patient, a loved one of a patient, or a doctor. The Tree of Life symbolizes the planting of the seed of support by individuals, their families and friends to benefit cancer research and clinical programs.

A gift in someone’s honor will add their name to the Tree of Life, where it will remain displayed for one year.

 

 

 

Concert Raises Research Funds
The Walt Disney Concert Hall debut of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles “The Best of Times” performance raised more than $10,000 to support cancer research at USC/Norris. For information on the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, visit www.gmcla.org.

San Pedro Guild Continues Support
More than 650 guests attended the San Pedro Peninsula Cancer Guild annual holiday bazaar “An Affaire to Remember” on Nov. 21 at the Hyatt in Long Beach. Proceeds from the event will benefit a post-doctoral fellow in gastro-intestinal cancer research at USC/Norris. To date, the Guild has contributed more than $1.1 million to cancer research at USC/Norris.