DCEG News Updates
The latest news and research findings from the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics.
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Metformin Use for Type 2 Diabetes May Reduce Cancer Risk in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
Type 2 diabetes in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 was associated with excess risk of cancer, but metformin treatment may reduce this risk, according to findings in the International Journal of Cancer on November 20, 2019.
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Elizabeth Platz Delivers Seminar on Trans-Disciplinary Epidemiology Research on Prostate Cancer
Elizabeth Platz, Sc.D., Deputy Chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, spent two days at DCEG as a Visiting Scholar in December 2019. Learn more about her visit.
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Lindsay Morton Appointed Deputy Chief of the Radiation Epidemiology Branch
Lindsay Morton, Ph.D., has been appointed Deputy Chief of the Radiation Epidemiology Branch as of January 7, 2020.
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Martha Linet Retires from DCEG after 33 Years of Service to the NCI
Martha Linet, M.D., M.P.H., Senior Investigator and former Branch Chief in the Radiation Epidemiology Branch (REB), retired in January 2020 after 33 years of service to the National Cancer Institute.
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Ruth Kleinerman Retires From DCEG
Ruth A. Kleinerman, Ph.D., M.P.H., staff scientist and deputy chief in the Radiation Epidemiology Branch (REB) will retire at the end of 2019 after 40 years of service. Dr. Kleinerman is widely recognized for her work on treatment-related second cancers.
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Anal Cancer Incidence and Deaths Are Rising in the United States
The number of cases and deaths from anal cancer have been on the rise in the United States since 2001, according to a new study. The increases have been especially rapid in adults over the age 50 and young black men.
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Recommended Amounts of Physical Activity Associated with Reduced Risk of Seven Cancers
Engaging in the recommended amount and intensity leisure-time physical activity is associated with reduced risk of seven cancers, study finds.
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Radiation Dose to Medical Staff Performing Fluoroscopically Guided Interventional Procedures
A new study finds ionizing radiation exposure to workers performing or assisting in fluoroscopically guided interventional (FGI) procedures are among the highest in medical practice. The results were published November 26, 2019 in the journal Radiology.
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Mark Greene Retires From DCEG
Mark H. Greene, M.D., senior principal investigator in the Clinical Genetics Branch retires from the National Cancer Institute after 33 years of distinguished service.
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2019 Highly Cited Researchers includes three from DCEG
In November, the Web of Science Group named Drs. Neal Freedman, Mark Schiffman, and Nicolas Wentzensen, and their collaborators among the most Highly Cited Researchers in 2019.
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NCI Director’s Award Ceremony 2019, DCEG Staff Recognized
At the NCI Director’s Awards ceremony on December 5, 2019, several deserving DCEG staff were recognized for outstanding mentorship, service, and scientific contributions.
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Mitchell Gail and Robert Hoover Named NIH Distinguished Investigators
Mitchell H. Gail, M.D., Ph.D., and Robert N. Hoover, M.D., D.Sc., have been named NIH Distinguished Investigators in recognition of career achievements and impact on their respective scientific fields.
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2020 Sallie Rosen Kaplan Fellowship Recipients and Diversity Career Development Program Selections
Rebecca Hennessey and Daphnée Villoing received the 2020 Sallie Rosen Kaplan Fellowship. Rotana Alsaggaf, Marena Niewisch, and Christian Alvarez Privado selected for 2020 Diversity Career Development Program.
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Demetrius Albanes Receives NIH Honor Award
In November 2019, Demetrius Albanes, M.D., received the NIH Office of the Director Honor Award for his service on the Committee on Scientific Conduct and Ethics (CSCE)
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Amy Berrington Presents at Harvard Center for Radiation Sciences Annual Symposium
Amy Berrington, D.Phil., chief of the Radiation Epidemiology Branch presented on the health effects of early life exposure to medical radiation as part of ongoing efforts to build an interdisciplinary partnership with the Harvard JBL Center for Radiation Sciences.
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2019 Fall Town Hall Meeting
In November, Director Stephen Chanock, M.D., welcomed staff to the Fall 2019 Town Hall meeting to talk about new developments in the Division, and to recognize accomplishments over the past six months.
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Brittny Davis Lynn and Joe Shearer Receive Coleman Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Innovation Award
Brittny Davis Lynn, Ph.D., M.P.H., and Joseph Shearer, Ph.D., M.P.H., received the 2020 Coleman Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Innovation Award.
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Horner elected Women Scientist Advisor
In October 2019, Marie-Josephe Horner, Ph.D., a staff scientist in the Infections and Immunoepidemiology Branch, was elected to serve as a Women Scientist Advisor (WSA) for a term of three years.
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Increased Risk of Treatment-related Breast Cancer after Childhood Cancer
Study finds combination radiotherapy and anthracycline chemotherapy to treat childhood cancer may increase risk of treatment-related breast cancer.
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Cari Kitahara Receives Van Meter Award from American Thyroid Association
Cari Kitahara receives the 2019 Van Meter Award from the American Thyroid Association.