Duncan Family Institute for Cancer Prevention and Risk Assessment
Our Research Goals
The Duncan Family Institute’s research is focused on interrelated goals:
- Discover the roles biologic, genetic, environmental, behavioral and social factors play in cancer development
- Investigate medical and lifestyle interventions to stop cancer development or slow its progression, mindful of their potential applications to later-stage cancers as well
- Accelerate development and transfer of new tools and evidence-based interventions to the clinic and the community
What We Do
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Research Programs
Researching biologic, genetic, environmental, behavioral and social factors which impact carcinogenesis, develop interventions to reduce risk and translate findings to the clinic and community -
Prevention Resources
Creating and expanding support for investigators who are working to answer important questions in cancer prevention
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Education
Developing the next generation and building for the future while strengthening the intellectual environment
