Thank you to everyone who joined us for the CCMB Thanksgiving Luncheon! A delightful celebration with delicious catered dishes and potluck treats. Photo Credit: Thach-Vu Ho…Continue Reading 2023 CCMB Thanksgiving Luncheon
Park, Y.M., Lin, DC. Moving closer towards a comprehensive view of tumor biology and microarchitecture using spatial transcriptomics. Nat Commun 14, 7017 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-42960-6 Congratulations!…Continue Reading New Publication in Nature Communications
Ma, L., Chang, Q., Pei, F., Liu, M., Zhang, W., Hong, Y-K., Chai, Y., Chen, JF. Skull progenitor cell-driven meningeal lymphatic restoration improves neurocognitive functions in craniosynostosis, Cell Stem Cell (2023), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stem.2023.09.012 Congratulations!…Continue Reading New Publication in Cell Stem Cell
In a ceremony on October 17, 2023, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) bestowed upon Dr. Yang Chai the prestigious Goldhaber Award for outstanding contributions to the field of oral and systemic health. Established in 1989 to honor former HSDM Dean Dr. Paul Goldhaber, the award is the school’s highest honor. The celebration included…Continue Reading Dr. Yang Chai Presented with Harvard’s Goldhaber Award
Last week, our Craniofacial Biology (CBY) Ph.D. Program kicked off a new academic year with an exciting Student Orientation and Welcome Reception. With a remarkable history spanning over 50 years since its inception in 1977, our CBY program has remained at the forefront of unraveling the intricate world of oral tissues, disease and healing mechanisms. …Continue Reading CBY Student Orientation & Welcome Reception
Congratulations! Zheng, Y., Ziman, B., Ho, A. S., Sinha, U. K., Xu, L.-Y., Li, E.-M., Koeffler, H. P., Berman, B. P., & Lin, D.-C. (2023) Comprehensive analyses of partially methylated domains and differentially methylated regions in esophageal cancer reveal both cell-type- and cancer-specific epigenetic regulation. Genome Biology, Accepted. …Continue Reading New Publication Accepted in Genome Biology
In the photo: Ishmael Howard, Janet Sanchez, Lu Gao, Jessy Galindo, Takahiko Yamada, Jesse Anderson-Ramirez The Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology (CCMB) would like to congratulate Jessy Galindo on his successful completion of the USC JumpStart Program in Dr. Yang Chai’s lab! The ten-week summer research program offers the opportunity for hands-on learning and mentorship…Continue Reading Empowering Success: Jessy Galindo’s USC JumpStart Journey at CCMB
Explore a selection of captivating photos from the 2023 Southern California Head & Neck Consortium event….Continue Reading 2023 Southern California Head & Neck Consortium
 The USC Head and Neck Center hosted the Southern California Head and Neck Consortium in Aresty Auditorium to discuss current advancements in cancer treatment and to commemorate World Head and Neck Cancer Day, a holiday dedicated to raising awareness of the challenges and issues surrounding head and neck cancer. The event brought together experts from…Continue Reading 2023 Southern California Head & Neck Consortium
The 2023 FaceBase Conference, held at the USC Health Sciences Conference Center, was a remarkable event that showcased groundbreaking ideas, exciting discussions, and served as a great source of inspiration. Led by our exceptional FaceBase leadership team, the conference brought together experts from various fields, pushing the boundaries of craniofacial research. Stay connected with the…Continue Reading 2023 FaceBase Conference