Cancer Prevention Members
The Cancer Prevention Program actively seeks to expand the capabilities and efficacy of cancer prevention by developing and employing cutting-edge technology, measurement tools and methods and drug- and behavior-based interventional strategies.
Achenbach, Chad
Associate Professor
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clinical and epidemiological research of HIV-associated cancers
Alshurafa, Nabil
Associate Professor
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Nabil Alshurafa is an associate professor of Preventive Medicine and of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. He received his PhD in computer science at the University of Californi... [more]
Catalona, William J.
Professor
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Conducting research into the genetics of prostate cancer which could lead to new tests for the disease as well as possible new means of treating or preventing prostate cancer
Chisholm, Rex
Professor
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My research focuses on the application of informatics to the annotation and display of genomic information, and on the interface of genomics and informatics as it applies to the development of genomic... [more]
D'Aquila, Richard
Professor
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Study of HIV persistence aims to develop a functional cure. This includes discovery of approaches to modulate cell proteins such as APOBEC3s, and translation to proof-of-concept clinical trials.
Etemadi, Mozziyar
Assistant Professor
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by 1) creating state-of-the art middleware software that plugs into and extracts data from clinical systems and 2) building novel, wearable sensors, we are able to 3) create a robust, multi-modal phys... [more]
Funk, William
Associate Professor
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My research focuses on developing and applying biomarker methods to explore environmental risk factors associated with chronic diseases, cancers, and complex disorders. This work includes both discove... [more]
Green, Richard
Professor
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The goal of Dr. Green's research is to understand the role of the unfolded protein response (UPR) in hepatic bile acid and lipid metabolism, and the effects on hepatocellular injury and... [more]
Hibler, Elizabeth
Assistant Professor
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I am a molecular epidemiologist conducting research focused on the relationship between diet, physical activity, and genetic/epigenetic factors in the etiology and prevention of cancer. My background ... [more]
Hitsman, Brian
Associate Professor
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My research focuses on the causes and treatment of tobacco use and dependence, especially among disadvantaged and underserved populations. I have been involved in tobacco-related research, education, ... [more]