Areas of Treatment:

• Colon Cancer
• Stomach Cancer
• Pancreas Cancer
• Liver Cancer
• Esophageal Cancer
• Anal Cancer
• Neuroendocrine Cancers
• Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumors
• Carcinoid
• Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
• Clinical Trials
• Cancer Predisposition
• Drug Development

Specialties:

• Hematology and Oncology
• Oncology

Title:

• Professor of Medicine and Preventive Medicine
• Associate Director, Clinical Research
• Chair, GI Oncology Program
• Co-director, Colorectal Center
• Scientific director, Cancer Genetics Unit at the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department:

• Department of Medicine

Locations:

• USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital

Sub-specialties:

• Clinical Trials for GI Cancer Patients
• Development of Molecular Markers
• Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk and Prediction of Outcome

Background:

Heinz-Josef Lenz, M.D. is a professor in the Departments of Medicine and Preventive Medicine in Keck School of Medicine’s oncology division. He is the associate director of clinical research of the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, is chair of the GI Oncology Program and is the co-director of the Colorectal Center. He also serves as the scientific director of the Cancer Genetics Unit. Dr. Lenz earned his medical degree at the Johannes-Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany, receiving a full scholarship by the prestigious Cusanuswerk scholarship program, in Bonn, Germany. After graduating medical school, Dr. Lenz had medical clerkships in Austria, Switzerland, England and the United States. He completed his fellowship in oncology/hematology in Tuebingen. Germany.

Dr. Lenz is co-chair of the Southwest Oncology Group’s Gastrointestinal (SWOG GI) committee, chair of translational medicine of the SWOG GI committee, member of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) GI Steering Committee and member of the NCI translational medicine committee. He serves on several editorial boards as well as on national and international advisory boards. He has published over 120 peer reviewed papers and holds over 20 patents on molecular markers.

http://www.usc.edu/health/internal/divisions/oncology/

Featured Articles:

• Progress in the Conquest of Cancer: USC Health, Summer 2008


• Diet and Colorectal Cancer: Health Tips


• Exciting Time for Medicine at USC: Keck Medicine, Winter 2009


• The Most Promising Therapies: Keck Medicine, Winter 2009


• Colorectal Cancer Patient Reception Celebrates Survivors: USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center Progress Report, Summer 2009

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine, Johannes-Gutenberg University, Germany, 1985

Internships:

• University of Tubingen Medical Klinik, Germany, Hematology/Oncology, 1985 - 1991

Residencies:

• University of Tubingen Medical Klinik, Germany - Hematology/Oncology, 1985 - 1991

Fellowships:

• USC/Norris Cancer Center - Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, 1991 - 1994, supported by the Deutsche Krebshilfe, Bonn, Germany

Board Certification:

• Internal Medicine
• Hematology/Oncology Eligible

Professional Society Memberships:

• American Association of Cancer Research
• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• American Gastroenterological Association
• Southwest Oncology Group
• NCI/CTEP

Awards:

• Stop Cancer Award, 1994 - 1997
• American Society of Clinical Oncology, Young Investigator Award, 1994
• American Society of Clinical Oncology, Career Development Award, 1996 - 1999
• National Cancer Institute, Mid-career Development Award, 2001 - 2006
• The Wellness Community - Foothills, Volunteer Service Award, June 6, 2003
• Listed in America's Best Doctors database (internet database: bestdoctors.com), 2003 - Present
• Bob Chandler Courage Award, USC, 2003
• The Gallo Award, New Jersey, 2003
• Listed in Guide to America's Top Physicians, 2007 - Present
• Top Academic Cancer Blog, 2008
• 2011 list of America's Top Doctors, compiled by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.

Languages:

• English
• German