2017 - News Updates
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Mark Purdue Awarded Scientific Tenure by the NIH
Mark Purdue was awarded scientific tenure by the NIH in December 2017
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Cocaine contributes to overdose deaths among some minorities
A new study shows that cocaine is a consistent contributor to overdose deaths, in addition to opioids.
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Kreimer guest editor of September 2017 HPV World
In September 2017, HPV World, the only scientific newsletter on HPV research in the world, published its third edition, focusing on questions related to single-dose efficacy of the HPV vaccines.
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Danping Liu Joins DCEG as a Tenure-Track Investigator
Danping Liu, Ph.D., has joined the Biostatistics Branch as a tenure-track investigator.
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New Edition of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Book Published
4th Edition of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention published; DCEG experts contributed and served as editors.
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2017 NCI Cohort Consortium Annual Meeting
2017 NCI Cohort Consortium Annual Meeting
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Fellows Take the Stage at Annual Meeting of ASHG
The annual meeting of the American Society for Human Genetics offers trainees and investigators the opportunity to meet with collaborators, share their latest research findings, and learn about the cutting-edge science taking place around the globe.
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2017 DCEG Summer Intern Program Bolstered by New Offerings
DCEG's summer internship program welcomed students from high school through graduate school, providing experience in epidemiological and genetic research. Interns were paired with a mentor and training in scientific and career skills.
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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 Staff Honored at the 2017 NCI Director's Award Ceremony
DCEG Staff Honored at the 2017 NCI Director's Award Ceremony
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Wegman-Ostrosky Recognized at NIH-SACNAS Annual Science Symposium
Postdoctoral fellow Talia Wegman-Ostrosky, M.D., Ph.D., presented her research at the NIH-SACNAS Chapter Annual Science Symposium for graduate students, postdoctoral and clinical fellows.
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International consortium adds 72 genetic variants to list of known breast cancer associations
An international team of scientists, known collectively as the OncoArray Network, have identified an additional 72 common inherited variants associated with risk for breast cancer.
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Utilizing Longitudinal Primary Care Patient Data to Conduct Epidemiologic Studies
DCEG investigators are utilizing data from the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink, the world’s largest database of anonymized, longitudinal primary care medical records.
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2017 DCEG Summer Posters and Projects
Browse posters and projects by the 2017 DCEG summer interns.
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New Regions of the Human Genome Linked to Skin Color Variation in Some African Populations
In the first study of its kind, an international team of genomics researchers has identified new regions of the human genome that are associated with skin color variation in some African populations, opening new avenues for research on skin diseases and cancer in all populations.
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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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Research from DCEG Study Informs New Cervical Cancer Prevention Standards
In September 2017, the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP) released recommendations on new standards of colposcopy practice, based largely on findings from DCEG research.
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Cathy McClave Retires from DCEG
Cathy McClave Retires from DCEG
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Michal Freedman Retires from DCEG
D. Michal Freedman, J.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., staff scientist in the Radiation Epidemiology Branch, retired from DCEG in September 2017, after 20 years of service.
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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.