Division of Cancer Epidemiology & Genetics

Publications

Translational Epidemiology: Targeting Lung Cancer Screening

Research by Drs. Hormuzd Katki and Anil Chaturvedi suggests that focusing lung cancer screening based on an individual’s risk of lung cancer death may improve the efficiency of screening programs.

•	Read more about lung cancer screening

Obesity and Other Factors Related to Male Breast Cancer

Drs. Louise Brinton, Michael Cook, and colleagues report that obesity and other physical characteristics affecting hormone levels are significantly associated with increased breast cancer risk in men.

•	Read more about this study
•	View Dr. Brinton’s bio and Dr. Cook’s bio

Uncovering Links Between Inflammation and Cancer

DCEG researchers are investigating potential biomarkers to define the link between immune and inflammatory responses and cancer.

•	Read more about inflammation markers and cancer in DCEG Linkage newsletter

Targeting Lung Cancer Screening
Risk Factors for Male Breast Cancer
Inflammation Markers and Cancer

The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) is a research program of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Division is the world’s most comprehensive cancer epidemiology research group. Its renowned epidemiologists, geneticists, and biostatisticians conduct population and multidisciplinary research to discover the genetic and environmental determinants of cancer and new approaches to cancer prevention. The Division’s research impacts public health policy in the United States and around the world.

DCEG Linkage Newsletter

	New Earl Stadtman Investigators: Lisa Mirabello and Steven Moore
	Staff Recognized at DCEG Town Hall Meeting
	Scientific Highlights: Recent DCEG Publications

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Research News and Highlights RSS

February 19, 2014

NIH study confirms risk factors for male breast cancer
February 06, 2014

Link between Aspirin Use and Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk
November 19, 2013

Worldwide trends show oropharyngeal cancer rate increasing

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Fellowships

DCEG offers a range of fellowships and research training opportunities in our research Branches and with specific investigators.

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Scientific Position Openings

Chief, DCEG Laboratory of Translational Genomics
Applications received by January 31, 2014 will be considered for a first round of interviews, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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