DCEG News Updates
The latest news and research findings from the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics.
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Fellows Present at 2024 NIH Postbac Poster Day
Postbaccalaureate fellows in DCEG presented scientific posters on their research at the 2024 NIH Postbac Poster Day, sponsored by the NIH Office of Intramural Training and Education.
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2024 Fellows Symposium Focuses on Ethics and Equity in Genetics Research
The 16th Annual DCEG Fellows’ Symposium was entitled "GenEthics: advancing ethics and equity across the genetics landscape." Invited speakers included NCI Director Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell, Dr. Melissa B. Davis, Director, Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Dr. Kevin Davies, Executive Editor, The CRISPR Journal and GEN Biotechnology.
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NIH Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Blog Features Post by Jongeun Rhee
The NIH Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion featured Jongeun Rhee, Sc.D., M.S., research fellow in the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch, for her research and commitment within the Asian American (AA) and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) community. The blog post aims to spotlight research efforts and introduce AA & NHPI researchers at NIH.
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2024 Staff Scientist, Staff Clinician Retreat for CCR and DCEG
“Interdisciplinary Collaborations in Cancer Research” was the theme of the 20th Annual Staff Scientist, Staff Clinician Retreat.
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Early-Pregnancy Thyroid Autoimmunity Associated with Maternal Thyroid Cancer
Data from the Finnish Maternity cohort suggest early-pregnancy thyroid autoimmunity is associated with elevated risk for maternal papillary thyroid cancer and may shed light onto mechanisms of thyroid carcinogenesis.
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LGBTQ+ Voices: Listening to Sexual and Gender Minority People Affected by Cancer
Sarah Jackson, Ph.D., M.P.H., Earl Stadtman investigator in the Infections and Immunoepidemiology Branch, was featured in a Cancer Currents: An NCI Cancer Research blog post on cancer disparities among LGBTQ+ people.
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Stephen Chanock Recognized at Joint Euro-American Forum on Cancer
The Joint Euro-American Forum on Cancer, co-hosted by the NCI, marked the 25th anniversary of the Ireland-Northern Ireland-US NCI Cancer Consortium tripartite initiative, the major health dividend of the Good Friday Agreement, and featured scientific talks from experts in a range of disciplines. Dr. Stephen Chanock gave an invited talk and received an award in recognition of his dedication, leadership, and efforts to improve cancer research on the island of Ireland and unwavering support of consortium.
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2023 DCEG Mentoring Awards
Senior investigators Melissa Friesen and Mitchell Gail were recognized as outstanding mentors by the DCEG fellow community in 2023.
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Sang Kyu Lee Receives 2024 Early Career Award from the American Statistical Association
Sang Kyu Lee, predoctoral fellow in the Biostatistics Branch, received the Early Career Award from the American Statistical Association Section on Statistics in Epidemiology.
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Analysis Identifies 50 New Genomic Regions Associated with Kidney Cancer Risk
In a new analysis of genetic susceptibility to kidney cancer, researchers identified 50 new areas across the genome that are associated with the risk of developing kidney cancer. These insights could one day be used to advance our understanding of the molecular basis of kidney cancer, inform screening efforts for those at highest risk, and identify new drug targets.
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2024 Intramural Research Award Winners in DCEG
Drs. Kamenetsky, Mendez, Rising, and Yano are the 2024 DCEG winners of the Intramural Research Awards.
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Stephen Chanock Elected to the 2023 Class of AAAS Fellows
Dr. Stephen Chanock, Director, DCEG, was recognized as a 2023 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is one of 502 scientists, engineers, and innovators elected for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements throughout their careers.
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2024 AACR Annual Meeting: A Summary of DCEG's Participation
Scientists and staff from DCEG participated in the AACR annual meeting held in San Diego, CA, earlier this month. They presented their research, networked with collaborators, and reunited with alumni and former colleagues.
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NCI Director's Awards Ceremony 2023, DCEG Staff Recognized
Several DCEG staff were honored at the 2023 NCI Director’s Awards ceremony for lifetime career achievement, emerging leadership, service, and efforts to improve diversity, scientific support, and administrative support.
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Meredith Shiels Elected Women Scientist Advisor
Dr. Meredith Shiels, senior investigator in the Infections and Immunoepidemiology Branch was elected to serve as a DCEG Women Scientist Advisor for a term of three years.
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Rashmi Sinha Featured in NIH Intramural Research Program Blog
NIH Intramural Research Program highlights Dr. Sinha's research on the health effects and cancer risk associated with red meat.
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Cancer Treatment Disparities Persist for People with HIV
Using the NCI’s HIV/AIDS Cancer Match Study data from 2001-2019, Jennifer McGee-Avila, postdoctoral fellow in the Infections and Immunoepidemiology Branch, finds that people with HIV are less likely to receive treatment for many different cancer types compared to people without HIV.
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Bob Hoover Celebrated in Retirement Event
Colleagues, friends, and family gathered at NCI Shady Grove to celebrate the career achievements and retirement of Bob Hoover. The St. Patrick's Day-themed event featured scientific talks from several speakers.
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Fellows Receive Awards at ASPO Annual Meeting
Two DCEG fellows received awards at the 2024 American Society for Preventive Oncology (ASPO) Annual Meeting. Dr. Booker received an Outstanding Poster award from the ASPO Disparities Special Interest Group and Dr. Harris received a 2024 New Investigators Award.
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For Childhood Cancer Survivors, Inherited Genetic Factors Influence Risk of Cancers Later in Life
Common inherited genetic factors that predict cancer risk in the general population may also predict elevated risk of new cancers among childhood cancer survivors. Findings could potentially inform screening and long-term follow-up of those at greatest risk.