Liver
DCEG researchers conduct studies on cancers of the liver, including hepatocellular carcinoma. Selected studies include:
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Hepatitis Viruses and Liver Cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide; most cases result from chronic hepatitis virus infection. To address scientific questions concerning these infections, investigators conduct interdisciplinary collaborative studies that integrate epidemiology, virology and human genetics.
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Liver Cancer Pooling Project
A liver cancer pooling project among existing U.S. cohorts in order to explore liver cancer etiology in a prospective manner
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Liver Cancer Research in the Metabolic Epidemiology Branch
Learn about the research of investigators in the Metabolic Epidemiology Branch on a variety of risk factors for liver cancer, utlitizing numerous study populations.