People in the News - News Updates
Find out the latest news about DCEG Staff: awards and recognition, hirings and promotions, and engagement at scientific conferences.
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Dyskeratosis Congenita Workshop Sheds Light on Vascular Complications
In October 2017, investigators in the Clinical Genetics Branch (CGB) hosted a workshop entitled “Vascular Complications in Dyskeratosis Congenita.” The two-day meeting brought together researchers and advocates to discuss the state of the science for such complications, and to brainstorm future avenues for research.
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DCEG Scientists Contribute to 2017 NIH Research Festival
In September 2017, DCEG investigators and fellows presented research findings at the NIH Research Festival.
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Cathy McClave Retires from DCEG
Cathy McClave Retires from DCEG
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DCEG Staff Volunteer at 2017 Camp Fantastic
In August 2017, several current and former DCEG staff spent a week volunteering at Camp Fantastic, a summer camp for children undergoing treatment for cancer.
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Laura Beane Freeman Awarded Scientific Tenure by the NIH
In September 2017, Laura Beane Freeman, Ph.D., was awarded scientific tenure by the NIH and promoted to senior investigator in the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch.
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William Anderson Retires from DCEG
William Anderson Retires from DCEG
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Preetha Rajaraman Named HHS Health Attaché to India
In August 2017, Preetha Rajaraman, Ph.D., NCI Center for Global Health, and DCEG special volunteer, was named HHS Health Attaché to India.
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Senior Genetic Counselor June Peters Retires from DCEG
June Peters, M.S., C.G.C., L.M.F.T., retired from her role as senior genetic counselor in the Clinical Genetics Branch after 17 years.
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Pfeiffer and Gail Publish Book on Absolute Risk
In August 2017, Ruth Pfeiffer, Ph.D., and Mitchell Gail, M.D., Ph.D., published a new book with CRC Press.
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Mary Playdon Receives Pathway to Independence Award
Mary Playdon, Ph.D., M.P.H., a postdoctoral fellow in the Metabolic Epidemiology Branch, was awarded a K99/00 Pathway to Independence Award
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Mitchell Gail Receives the Karl Peace Award from ASA
Dr. Mitchell Gail has been named the winner of the 2017 Karl E. Peace Award for Outstanding Statistical Contributions for the Betterment of Society by the American Statistical Association
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Tracy Layne Receives NIMHD Award for Research Innovation
Tracy Layne, Ph.D., M.P.H., a postdoctoral fellow in the Metabolic Epidemiology Branch, was one of three fellows selected to receive the inaugural William G. Coleman, Jr., Ph.D., Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Innovation Award from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD).
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DCEG at 50th Annual Meeting of Society for Epidemiologic Research
DCEG at 50th Annual Meeting of Society for Epidemiologic Research
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Lisa Mirabello: Using Genetic Data to Understand Osteosarcoma Etiology and HPV Carcinogenicity
Profile of Lisa Mirabello in the Clinical Genetics Branch. Dr. Mirabello uses genetic data to understand osteosarcoma etiology and HPV carcinogenicity.
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Mitchell Machiela Appointed as Earl Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigator
Mitchell Machiela Appointed as Earl Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigator
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Engels Named Chief of Infections and Immunoepidemiology Branch
Engels Named Chief of Infections and Immunoepidemiology Branch
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Elizabeth Cahoon Appointed as Earl Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigator
Elizabeth Cahoon Appointed as Earl Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigator
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Louise Brinton Retires from DCEG
Louise Brinton Retires from DCEG
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Winners Announced for the 2017 DCEG Informatics Tool Challenge
Winners Announced for the 2017 DCEG Informatics Tool Challenge
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Phil Taylor Retires from DCEG
Phil Taylor Retires from DCEG