Our Research
Discovering the causes of cancer and the means of prevention
DCEG’s multidisciplinary research covers most types of cancer and many exposures in a variety of populations. Our cadre of in-house scientists – epidemiologists, geneticists, biostatisticians, and clinicians – form interdisciplinary teams to study complex questions. DCEG forms collaborative partnerships within the NIH/NCI intramural research program and with scientists at academic and medical institutions around the world, which enables it to carry out its research.
The results of our research have played an important role in improving public health.
DCEG's Commitment to Collaboration
Explore Our Research
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Cancer Types Studied in DCEG
DCEG investigators conduct research on many types of cancer to better understand the underlying causes of each disease.
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What We Study
DCEG experts investigate exposures and risk factors for cancer
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Who We Study
Diverse populations and subsets of populations studied by DCEG.
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How We Study: Research Approaches Employed by DCEG Experts
Research methods developed and employed by DCEG experts
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Enroll in a DCEG Study!
DCEG investigators are enrolling participants for a number of different studies
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Public Health Impact of DCEG Research
Public Health Impact of DCEG Research
Research News
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Mobile DNA Elements Drive Aggressive Lung CancerNIH Press Release summarizes Sherlock-Lung study using large-scale, multi-omics analysis to identify biomarker of aggressive lung tumors.
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Genomics Identify Thyroid Cancer Caused by Chornobyl AccidentRadiation-induced fusion changes establish signature of causation for thyroid cancers in individuals exposed to fallout after Chornobyl
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Biomarker for Diets High in Ultra-processed FoodsPoly-metabolite scores could reduce reliance on self-reported dietary data