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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.

Green, Richard

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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]

Greenland, Philip

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My research over the last 25 years has been primarily in the area of cardiovascular risk factor identification and risk prediction. My research accomplishments are listed below. Over the past 5 years,... [more]

Hibler, Elizabeth

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

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]

Hope, Thomas

Hope, Thomas

Professor

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My laboratory has focused on utilizing the methods of cell biology to study HIV. I was one of the pioneers of taking this approach. To facilitate our work, we have developed a series of novel tools an... [more]

Hou, Lifang

Hou, Lifang

Professor

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My research focuses on identifying risk factors and molecular biomarkers that may predict cancer risk, progression, and mortality, thus providing potential tools for early cancer detection and prevent... [more]

Joyce, Brian

Joyce, Brian

Research Assistant Professor

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Dr. Joyce’s research focuses on identifying epigenetic biomarkers of health-related environmental exposures and behaviors (pollutants, diet, exercise, etc.), in particular for social determinants of... [more]

Khan, Seema A.

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I am a Professor of Surgery, with training in Surgical Oncology, including a lab year that introduced me to molecular biology, followed by a Master’s Degree in Cancer Epidemiology. Since then, I hav... [more]

Kim, Ji-Yong Julie

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In particular, my lab is interested in deciphering molecular mechanisms of progesterone receptor (PR) action in endometrial cancer and breast cancer. As PR action is context dependent, its role in the... [more]

Koralnik, Igor

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Role of the virome in Neurodegenerative diseases; impact of HIV infection and substance use disorder on the brain virome, neurologic manifestations on Long COVID, autoimmunity and biomarkers in Long C... [more]