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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.

Achenbach, Chad

Achenbach, Chad

Associate Professor

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clinical and epidemiological research of HIV-associated cancers

Catalona, William J.

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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]