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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Population Science Programs

The Population Science Division includes faculty whose research focuses on identification of modifiable lifestyle factors, gene-environment interactions and chemopreventive agents for cancer prevention, development of state-of-the-art technologies for early cancer detection and successful strategies for improving communication of cancer risk and care, palliative care, treatment outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients.

Our Programs

This division is led by David Cella, PhD.

Research Initiatives & Grants

  • Cancer Survivorship Institute
    Provides insight into and support for the challenges facing cancer survivors in the years that follow treatment.
  • Chicago CHEC
    Works to advance cancer health equity through meaningful scientific discovery, education, training and community engagement.