Heinz-Josef Lenz, M.D., is a renowned Professor of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where he also holds the J. Terrence Lanni Chair in Gastrointestinal Cancer Research. Lenz serves as the co-director of the USC Center for Molecular Pathway Drug Discovery and the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. His research focuses on the regulation of gene expression involved in drug resistance, colorectal cancer, and the development of novel therapeutic approaches. Lenz's academic credentials include a medical degree from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany, and extensive postdoctoral training in Hematology and Oncology. He has received numerous accolades, including the ASCO Young Investigator Award and the USC Mentoring Award in 2021. Lenz is a prolific author with over 500 publications, and his work significantly contributes to advancing cancer treatments and improving patient outcomes.
Keck School of Medicine of USC • Los Angeles, CA
Leads research and clinical efforts in gastrointestinal oncology, focusing on molecular mechanisms of cancer and drug resistance.