Division of Cancer Prevention & Population Sciences
Ernest T. Hawk, M.D, M.P.H.
Vice President and Division Head
Mission Statement
Our mission is to advance the fields of cancer prevention and population sciences and eliminate health disparities in cancer through multidisciplinary programs in research, patient care and education.
Division Goals
- Discover effective prediction models that expose risk factors and explore new approaches to the assessment and management of cancer risk through early detection, genetic counseling and clinical interventions
- Develop, implement and evaluate community programs aimed at reducing cancer risk, and create educational support systems to reduce the psychological and physical impact of cancer
- Deliver prevention programs that include genetic testing, chemoprevention and nutritional counseling, while translating research into applications and treatment modalities
The Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences comprises four departments.
The Division is also home to one care center, two research centers and the Duncan Family Institute.
Read more about the Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences
Read the Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences Executive Summary.
Related Departments
Related Centers and Institutes
DH-CHEER
(Dorothy I. Height Center for Health Equity and Evaluation Research)
Related Programs
Cancer Prevention Research Training Program
ASPIRE (A Smoking Prevention Interactive Experience)