Trans-Divisional Research Program
The Trans-Divisional Research Program (TDRP) conducts and facilitates collaborative research in cancer epidemiology, genetics, and prevention across DCEG. The program accomplishes its mission by:
- Supporting interdisciplinary working groups to facilitate research across divisions
- Identifying new research opportunities for multi-disciplinary collaborations
- Coordinating the Connect for Cancer Prevention study
- Building collaborative data platforms and tools for large-scale epidemiological research using FAIR principles
- Coordinating task forces in order to facilitate implementation of the DCEG strategic plan
DCEG's Commitment to Collaboration
TDRP Scientific Staff
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Peter Kraft, Ph.D.Dr. Kraft is an internationally recognized leader in both biostatistics and the genetic epidemiology of cancer.
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Jonas S. Almeida, Ph.D.Dr. Almeida combines systems biology, computational statistics, and software engineering for biomedical applications.
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Philip CastleDr. Castle studies HPV and anogenital, oral cavity, and breast cancer, with an emphasis on global health.
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Anil Chaturvedi, Ph.D.Dr. Chaturvedi studies the molecular epidemiology of two common cancers—head and neck cancers and lung cancers.
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Mia M. Gaudet, Ph.D.Dr. Gaudet is the senior scientist for the Connect for Cancer Prevention Cohort study.
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Maria Teresa Landi, M.D., Ph.D.Dr. Landi leads research projects primarily on the genetic and environmental determinants of lung cancer and melanoma.
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Nicolas Wentzensen, M.D., Ph.D., M.S.Dr. Wentzensen leads a research program focused on the molecular etiology and prevention of cervical and other human papillomavirus-related cancers, and ovarian and endometrial cancers.
Research and Responsibility Areas
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Connect for Cancer Prevention StudyThe Connect study is a prospective cohort designed to further investigate etiology of cancer, outcomes.
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Data Science & Engineering Research GroupData Science & Engineering Research Group seeks to advance research and infrastructure for data-intensive precision prevention studies
Become a Fellow in TDRP
Branches and Laboratories
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Biostatistics Branch (BB)BB: Developing quantitative methods and tools for cancer research
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Clinical Genetics BranchStudying individuals and populations at high genetic risk of cancer to uncover etiology and advance clinical care
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Infections and Immunoepidemiology Branch in DCEGStudying how infections, immunity, and inflammation relate to cancer risk.
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Integrative Tumor Epidemiology BranchInvestigators in ITEB investigate cancer etiology and progression through large-scale, integrative analyses of risk factors and tissue profiling to inform prevention and clinical strategies.
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The Laboratory of Translational Genomics in DCEGStudying germline and somatic genetics of cancer and conducting analyses on regions of the genome conclusively linked with cancer
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The Metabolic Epidemiology Branch in DCEGDefining the relationships between diet, energy balance, hormones, tobacco, and cancer
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The Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch in DCEGIdentifying workplace and environmental exposures associated with cancer risk
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The Radiation Epidemiology Branch in DCEGUnderstanding the link between radiation exposure and cancer