Dr. Jesse Berry

Professor

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Biography

Jesse L. Berry, MD is a professor at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, specializing in ophthalmology with a focus on ocular oncology. He holds the Lucy Berle Adams Chair in Cancer Research and serves as the Division Chief of the Ocular Oncology Service. Dr. Berry received his undergraduate medical degree from Harvard University and completed his fellowship training in ophthalmology under mentorship from Linn Murphree, MD at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and USC. His clinical expertise centers on retinoblastoma and uveal melanoma, and he has contributed significantly to the field, notably by pioneering a liquid biopsy technique for retinoblastoma. As a founder of the Women in Ocular Oncology, he is also actively involved in professional societies, including his role as president of the International Society of Ocular Oncology. Dr. Berry's research efforts are well-supported and have received funding from the National Cancer Institute, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge and treatment in the field of ocular cancer.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Keck School of Medicine of USC • Los Angeles, California

Professor specializing in Ophthalmology with a focus on ocular oncology.

Awards

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University of Southern California Excellence in Resident Teaching Award

#2013

Society Heed Fellows

#2012

Department of Health Services Innovation Grant

#2012

Starr Schulman Fellowship

#2011

Doheny Eye Institute Medical Knowledge Award

#2007

Center for Eye Research Education McCleary Grant

#2005

Harvard Medical International Initiatives Research Grant

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Nevil & Louise Ford Scholarship Fund

#2003

David Rockefeller Center of Latin American Studies Grant

#2002

Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Scholarship

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Harvard College Scholarship: Elizabeth Cary Agassiz Scholar

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Malcolm Kinsberg Scholarship

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.