Discovering the causes of cancer and informing the means for prevention

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Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), NCI, NIH

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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Linked with Low Dose Radiation

Meta-analysis led by Dr. Mark Little finds elevated risk of cardiovascular disease associated with moderate and low doses of radiation.
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Martha Linet Delivers Taylor Lecture

Dr. Linet spoke about ‘Cancer Risks and Public Health Issues Across the Radiation Frequency Spectrum: The Long and Short of It.”
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2022 ASA Mentoring Award

Drs. Garcia-Closas and Graubard receive 2022 American Statistical Association Mentoring Award

Our Research

Fellowships & Training

Tools & Resources

Interdisciplinary Working Groups

Learn about our collaborative efforts to support interdisciplinary approaches to epidemiological and genetic research.
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Careers at DCEG

DCEG recruits scientific personnel from academia, government agencies, and major health organizations. Browse a range of opportunities.
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Events

DCEG sponsors seminars by inhouse experts, lectures by visiting scholars, and informal meetings—all on a wide range of scientific topics.
 

DCEG's Commitment to Training

Join DCEG in a training program for postdoctoral, predoctoral, and postbaccalaureate fellows.