Jianfu Chen’s lab uses spatial transcriptomics to map the diverse cell types in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and uncover a microenvironment involved in arthritic pain in their latest publication in Advanced Science. Check it out below. Lin Z, Jariyasakulroj S, Shu Y, Chen J, Chang Q, Ko PF, Qiu Y, Chen F, Ahn D, Zhao…Continue Reading New Publication in Advanced Science
Category: Announcements
Congratulations to Dr. Jian-Fu “Jeff” Chen on his promotion
The Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology (CCMB) would like to congratulate Dr. Jian-Fu “Jeff” Chen on his promotion to Professor at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC! Jeff joined CCMB in 2017 and has since made many valuable contributions to the center and to research in areas including temporomandibular joint disorders, brain lymphatics,…Continue Reading Congratulations to Dr. Jian-Fu “Jeff” Chen on his promotion
2025 CCMB Holiday Potluck
Thank you for joining us for another delicious and festive CCMB Holiday Potluck! We truly appreciate your many contributions to research and to the CCMB community throughout the year. We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to relax and connect over good food together and wish you all of the best for your holiday season and…Continue Reading 2025 CCMB Holiday Potluck
New Review Article in Cells
Zarinfar M, Aghazadeh M, Bapat RA, Ji Y, Paine ML. Enamel Maturation as a Systems Physiology: Ion Transport and Pi Flux. Cells. 2025 Nov 20;14(22):1821. doi: 10.3390/cells14221821. PMID: 41294875; PMCID: PMC12651383….Continue Reading New Review Article in Cells
New Publication in Scientific Reports
Shen KA, Lee JJ, Cheng SY, Jackert EP, Tang L, Kwon D, Kokot N, Sinha U, Chai Y, Eoh H, Han AY. Enhanced glycolysis and nicotinamide metabolism in HPV-positive head and neck cancer. Sci Rep. 2025 Nov 28;15(1):42714. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-26690-x. PMID: 41315496; PMCID: PMC12663544….Continue Reading New Publication in Scientific Reports
2025 CCMB Thanksgiving Potluck
Last Friday, CCMB held our annual Thanksgiving Potluck. We are so grateful for all of the delicious dishes that filled our tables and also for the everyday contributions and hard work that make CCMB such a fun and supportive community….Continue Reading 2025 CCMB Thanksgiving Potluck
Rucha Bapat and Gayathri Visakan Awarded at Enamel 11
Congratulations to Rucha Bapat and Gayathri Visakan! In addition to being invited to present their research on ameloblastin and enamel formation, Rucha and Gayathri were also awarded Young Investigator Travel Awards at Enamel 11, an international conference held in France earlier this month….Continue Reading Rucha Bapat and Gayathri Visakan Awarded at Enamel 11
Yang Chai Officially Installed as Dean of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Last Wednesday, USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim presided over the official installation of Dr. Yang Chai as Dean of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry. The event took place at the Town and Gown on USC’s University Park Campus, drawing hundreds of friends, family members, and colleagues who gathered to celebrate the milestone occasion. Interim…Continue Reading Yang Chai Officially Installed as Dean of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
New Commentary Piece in Nature Genetics
Sinha UK, Park YM, Lin DC. A high-power spatial, single-cell view of pericytes in esophageal cancer metastasis. Nat Genet. 2025 Oct;57(10):2350-2351. doi: 10.1038/s41588-025-02318-8. PMID: 41073784….Continue Reading New Commentary Piece in Nature Genetics
FaceBase Highlighted as a Featured Resource on the Node
Last week, FaceBase was highlighted as a featured resource on the Node. Established in 2009, FaceBase is a community-driven data repository and educational platform funded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). Maintained by USC’s Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology (CCMB) and Information Sciences Institute (ISI), FaceBase currently offers access to more…Continue Reading FaceBase Highlighted as a Featured Resource on the Node