The best way to cure cancer is to prevent it from developing in the first place. We're constantly researching ways to reduce an individual's risk of getting cancer, and our discoveries are translated into advances in clinical care and recommendations to the community as a whole.
Community Health Research & Programs
Our researchers are leading community studies to learn more about what causes cancer and the best methods to prevent it. Below are active studies and programs in which you can participate.
Prevention Highlights
Fitness trackers
Make your device work for you throughout the day and night
Healthy eating
Our dietitian weighs in on pros, cons of 6 dieting trends
Chandra Lab
Investigating how diet and exercise impact pediatric cancers
EndTobacco Program
Targeting the tobacco epidemic using evidence-based programs
Hereditary cancers
Family history plays a role in your personal cancer risk
Schellingerhout Lab
Developing imaging methods to detect brain lesions earlier
Liver cancer risk
Learn liver cancer risk factors and ways to prevent them
Breast cancer symptoms
Our expert weighs in on the best ways to detect cancer early
8 Ways to Reduce Cancer Risk
Prevention Research Resources
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Cancer Prevention and Control Platform
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Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences Division
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Behavioral Science department
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Clinical Cancer Prevention department
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Epidemiology department
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Health Disparities Research department
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Health Services Research department
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Assessment, Intervention and Measurement (AIM) Facility