 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 various disciplines in healthcare, highlighting the central role of collaboration in driving significant advancements in the field.Â
Dr. Uttam K. Sinha, Medical Director of Head and Neck Surgery and Professor of the Caruso Department of Otolaryngology, began the event with opening remarks and a video emphasizing the critical importance of cancer research, while distinguished guest Dr. Yang Chai from the Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology (CCMB) provided attendees with an exciting glimpse in the future of medical research on the Health Sciences Campus. Dr. Chai shared plans for the Discovery and Translational Hub, a new, cutting-edge facility that will foster a multidisciplinary approach to medical research.Â
The event was moderated by CCMB’s Dr. De-Chen Lin, who serves as Associate Director of Research for the USC Head and Neck Center. This collaborative forum featured researchers and clinicians from USC, UCLA, UCSD, Cedars-Sinai, and City of Hope. The diversity of perspectives and expertise presented during the event emphasized and showcased the teamwork between researchers and clinicians in the ongoing fight against head and neck cancer.Â
The Southern California Head and Neck Consortium serves as a shining example of how interdisciplinary collaboration lies at the heart of healthcare innovation. By fostering an environment where experts from various backgrounds within the medical field can come together to share ideas, knowledge, and expertise, we can create a more promising future for cancer treatment and ultimately improve patient outcomes.Â
Author: Kimi Nakaki
Photo Credit: Dr. Allen Ho