Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics

Discovering the causes of cancer and the means of prevention

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Chief, Integrative Tumor Epidemiology Branch

Tenure-Track/Tenure-Eligible Investigator Position in Biostatistics

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Death Before Old Age: Untangling Premature Mortality in the U.S.

DCEG scientists are spearheading an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional effort to characterize U.S. trends in premature mortality, including race, ethnicity, age, and region.

•	Learn more about DCEG research on premature mortality

Jonathan Hofmann Investigates Agricultural Exposures, Multiple Myeloma Etiology

Dr. Jonathan Hofmann evaluates the role of agricultural exposures in the etiology of multiple myeloma and other cancers. He also works to understand the biological mechanisms that influence multiple myeloma development and progression.

•	Read more about Dr. Hofmann's research

Margaret Tucker Retires from DCEG

In June 2018, Dr. Margaret Tucker, Director of the DCEG Human Genetics Program, retired after 40 years of service to NCI. She led a superbly productive program of epidemiologic and interdisciplinary studies with innovative clinical and laboratory components. Her landmark scientific contributions have substantively improved our understanding of the mechanisms underlying familial cancers and predisposition to multiple malignancies.

•	Read more about Dr. Tucker's legacy

Untangling Premature Mortality in the U.S.
Tenure-Track Profile: Jonathan Hofmann
Margaret Tucker Retires from DCEG

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.