DCEG News Updates
The latest news and research findings from the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics.
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Steve Moore Presents Research on Physical Activity to NCAB,BSA
Steve Moore Presents Research on Physical Activity to Joint Meeting of the National Cancer Advisory Board/Board of Scientific Advisors
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BMI Outside Normal Range Associated with Increased Risk of Mortality
A study co-led by DCEG researchers confirms body mass index (BMI) outside of the normal range (20-24.9) is associated with increased risk of mortality, confirming results from a 2010 NEJM report.
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Andreotti Elected First-ever Staff Scientist Women Scientist Advisor
Andreotti Elected First-ever Staff Scientist Women Scientist Advisor
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NIH Fogarty Newsletter Features DCEG Benzene Research in China
NIH Fogarty Newsletter Features DCEG Benzene Research in China
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Pfeiffer, Morton Elected Women Scientist Advisors
Pfeiffer, Morton Elected Women Scientist Advisors
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Winners Announced for the 2016 DCEG Informatics Tool Challenge
Winners Announced for the 2016 DCEG Informatics Tool Challenge
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Aimée Kreimer Awarded Scientific Tenure by the NIH
Aimée Kreimer Awarded Scientific Tenure by the NIH
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Jianxin Shi Awarded Scientific Tenure by the NIH
Jianxin Shi in the Biostatistics Branch Awarded Scientific Tenure by the NIH
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Computer-based coding increases efficiency of risk assessments in studies of occupational exposures
SOCcer (Standardized Occupation Coding for Computer-assisted Epidemiologic Research) is an algorithm to efficiently identify, classify, and code occupations.
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NCI Staff Scientists and Staff Clinicians Gather for Annual Retreat
NCI Staff Scientists and Staff Clinicians Gather for Annual Retreat, 2016
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James Goedert, Clinical Epidemiologist on Infections and Cancer, Retires from NCI
James Goedert Retires from NCI
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Enhanced Risk-Based Lung Cancer Screening May Prevent More Deaths than Current Approaches
Cancer Currents Blog Post: NCI researchers have developed a risk model-based approach for selecting smokers and former smokers who may be candidates for lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (CT).
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Joanne Colt, Environmental Epidemiologist, Retires from NCI
Joanne Colt Retires from NCI
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Charting a Course toward Precision Cancer Prevention
Dr. Stephen Chanock discusses risk prediction for breast cancer in women of European background in the United States in the Cancer Currents Blog.
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Gary Fraser Delivers 2016 Arthur Schatzkin Distinguished Lecture in Nutritional Epidemiology
Gary Fraser Delivers 2016 Arthur Schatzkin Distinguished Lecture in Nutritional Epidemiology
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First-ever serial collection of dysplastic nevi and melanomas launched
DCEG produces online catalogue with serial images of dysplastic nevi, normal moles, and melanoma.
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Increased physical activity associated with lower risk of 13 types of cancer
New study of physical activity and cancer shows greater levels of leisure-time physical activity associated with a lower risk.
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DCEG Hosts HIV and Cancer Workshop
DCEG Hosts HIV and Cancer Workshop