DCEG News Updates
The latest news and research findings from the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics.
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2019 Diversity Career Development Program Selections
Dr. Pragati Advani of the Radiation Epidemiology Branch, and Dr. Sally Peprah of the Infections and Immunoepidemiology Branch, were selected for the Diversity Career Development Program (DCDP) for 2019.
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2019 Sallie Rosen Kaplan Fellowship Recipients
Drs. Jackson, Karimi, Landy, and Pinheiro were awarded Sallie Rosen Kaplan (SRK) Postdoctoral Fellowships for Women Scientists for 2019.
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Prokunina-Olsson Appointed Chief of LTG
Dr. Ludmila Prokunina-Olsson appointed Chief of the Laboratory of Translational Genomics, DCEG
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Association between Benzene Exposure and Leukemia Risk Refined
In a follow-up to a long-term study of Chinese workers exposed to benzene, DCEG researchers observed increased risks for the combined grouping of acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes with increasing cumulative exposure for certain windows and ages of exposure.
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Staff Recognized at DCEG Fall 2018 Town Hall
DCEG Director Stephen Chanock highlighted new developments across the Division, recognized outstanding contributions from fellows and investigators.
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NCI Director’s Award Ceremony, Many DCEG Staff Recognized
On November 8, 2018, many deserving DCEG staff were recognized at the NCI Director’s Award ceremony.
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Pediatric Considerations Before, During, and After Radiological/Nuclear Emergencies
A new report, “Pediatric Considerations Before, During, and After Radiological/Nuclear Emergencies,” published in the November 2018 issue of Pediatrics, summarizes appropriate management of the pediatric population in the event of a radiologic disaster.
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Trends in Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumor Incidence in U.S., 1998-2013
Brain and other central nervous system cancers are the leading cause of pediatric cancer mortality in the US. A new study describes overall rates, which have remained stable, and modest changes in the incidence rates of certain subtypes.
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Sauve Awarded Prix Jules Brodeur
Jean-Francois Sauve, Ph.D., M.Sc., a postdoctoral fellow in the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch (OEEB) received the 2018 Prix Jules Brodeur.
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No Safe Level of Smoking: Mortality Risks Described for Occasional Smokers and Smokers Who Cut Back
DCEG investigators examined the effect of how non-daily smoking and changes in the number of cigarettes smoked per day on mortality.
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Simon Recognized for Service to HHS Special Exposure Cohort Administrative Review Panels
Dr. Steven Simon was recognized by HHS for his service on Special Exposure Cohort Administrative Review Panels for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000.
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Gierach Appointed Deputy Chief, ITEB
Dr. Gretchen Gierach has been appointed Deputy Chief of the Integrative Tumor Epidemiology Branch.
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Understanding the Etiology of Gynecologic Cancers: Profile of Tenure-Track Investigator Britton Trabert
Tenure-track investigator Britton Trabert, Ph.D., M.S., studies the epidemiology of ovarian cancer and the hormonal etiology of gynecologic cancers.
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Regina Ziegler Retires from DCEG
In October 2018, Regina G. Ziegler, Ph.D., M.P.H., retired after nearly 40 years of service to the National Cancer Institute.
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Metabolomics: The Growing Potential of an Emerging Field
DCEG scientists have been evaluating the performance of metabolomics assays and applying them to studies of cancer etiology.
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Sandler Delivers 2018 Visiting Scholar Seminar on Prospective Studies of Environment and Health
Dr. Dale Sandler, Chief of the Epidemiology Branch of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) was a DCEG Visiting Scholar. Her seminar was entitled, “Prospective Studies of Environment and Health.”
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Occupational Exposure to Low-dose Ionizing Radiation Increases Risk of Cataract
Investigators in the Radiation Epidemiology Branch have identified a significant exposure-response between low-dose cumulative occupational radiation exposure to the eye lens and risk of cataracts.
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Redesign of NCI Risk Assessment Tools for Breast and Colorectal Cancers
The DCEG communications team and scientific staff upgraded the user interface of NCI risk assessment tools that allow health professionals to quickly assess patients’ risk of developing breast or colorectal cancer.
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For HPV-Positive Women, Test Can Guide Cervical Cancer Screening Follow-Up
A new test can help to improve the clinical management of women who screen positive for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in routine cervical cancer screening, an NCI-led study has shown.
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Kreimer Receives NIH Director’s Award
In August 2018, Aimée R. Kreimer, Ph.D., senior investigator in the Infections and Immunoepidemiology Branch, received the NIH Director’s Award in the Scientific/Medical category in recognition of her outstanding achievements in human papillomavirus (HPV) cancer research and leadership in the Costa Rica HPV Vaccine Trial.