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American Association for Cancer Research honors distinguished USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center scientist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n

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John D. Carpten, PhD, founding chair for the Department of Translational Genomics in the Keck School of Medicine of USC, has been named to the 2021 class of fellows of the American Association for Cancer Research\u2019s AACR Academy. He is the holder of the Royce and Mary Trotter Chair in Cancer Research and co-leader of the Translational and Clinical Sciences Program<\/a> at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.<\/p>\n

The mission of the AACR Academy is to recognize and honor distinguished scientists whose major scientific contributions have propelled significant innovation and progress against cancer, and to leverage the expertise of the global brain trust of fellows of the AACR Academy to advance the mission of the AACR to prevent and cure all cancers through research, education, communication and collaboration.<\/p>\n

\u201cJohn Carpten has an extraordinary record of impact and an uncompromising vision of science that makes a difference in outcomes for people facing cancer,\u201d said Caryn Lerman, PhD, director of the Norris cancer center and USC\u2019s H. Leslie and Elaine S. Hoffman Professor in Cancer Research. \u201cThis recognition is well-deserved, and the AACR Academy will gain substantially from the participation of such a talented, collaborative researcher.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carpten, who also serves as professor and founding chair of translational genomics and founding director of the USC Institute of Translational Genomics<\/a>, is an internationally recognized leader in cancer genomics and precision oncology, as well as a pioneer in investigating the biology behind disparities in cancer outcomes among populations.<\/p>\n

The AACR has honored him previously, with its 2014 Distinguished Lectureship on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities. In 2016, the National Human Genome Research Institute invited him to deliver the Jeffrey M. Trent Lecture in Cancer Research, named in honor of the institute\u2019s original scientific director and given by \u201ca prominent cancer researcher who brings the kind of energy, creativity and enthusiasm to cancer research that Dr. Trent has exemplified throughout his career.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carpten\u2019s current work focuses on personalizing cancer therapy to most effectively address the specific biochemical details of each patient\u2019s disease. He studies the entire DNA and RNA sequences of tumors using next-generation instrumentation, in search of biochemical vulnerabilities that can be targeted with new or existing therapies.<\/p>\n

With over 190 peer-reviewed publications and more than a dozen patents to his credit, Carpten has generated a number of landmark findings. He was one of the lead authors on the first study to probe the entire genome for inherited prostate cancer genes. Another key investigation resulted in the first identification of a true hereditary prostate cancer gene, labeled HOXB13.<\/p>\n

He was also the lead author on a high-profile study that identified a novel oncogenic mutation in a gene called AKT1 that plays a role in the development of breast, colorectal and ovarian cancers. For multiple myeloma \u2014 which disproportionately affects African Americans \u2014 his lab has produced seminal research profiling common mutations in one genetic pathway and conducted the first study to comprehensively compare molecular alterations in tumors between Black and white patients.<\/p>\n

Previous to his 2016 recruitment to USC\u2019s faculty, Carpten served as deputy director of basic sciences and professor and division director of integrated cancer genomics at the Translational Genomics Research Institute in Arizona. Before that, he was a tenure-track independent investigator at the National Human Genome Research Institute, where he had pursued his postdoctoral training after earning his doctorate from Ohio State University. He received his baccalaureate degree from Lane College in Tennessee.<\/p>\n

About Keck School of Medicine<\/strong>
\nFounded in 1885, the\u00a0Keck School of Medicine of USC<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is one of the nation\u2019s leading medical institutions, known for innovative patient care, scientific discovery, education, and community service. Medical and graduate students work closely with world-renowned faculty and receive hands-on training in one of the nation\u2019s most diverse communities. They participate in cutting-edge research as they develop into tomorrow\u2019s health leaders. With more than 900 resident physicians across 50 specialty and subspecialty programs, the Keck School is the largest educator of physicians practicing in Southern California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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