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Results from Sherlock-lung Published in Nature Genetics

This study describes for the first time three molecular subtypes of lung cancer in people who have never smoked.
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Researchers Featured for NCA50

Commemoration of Fifty Years of the National Cancer Act Highlights DCEG
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Study of Excess Deaths Reveals Racial and Ethnic Disparities

Findings from a large surveillance study led by Meredith Shiels and colleagues published in October 2021 in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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

Careers in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics.

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

In their own words: DCEG Trainees

Hear from our fellows as they discuss why they chose to work at DCEG, the office culture, mentoring relationships, and how their experiences have impacted their careers.