- Research Areas
- Prevention & Personalized Risk Assessment
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.
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.
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HPV Trial
Examining the relationship between HPV and cancer risk in men
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MERIT Study
Developing the next generation of innovative approaches to improve early detection of breast cancer
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Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta! – Your Health Matters
Delivering programs on healthy lifestyles and healthy homes to Hispanic/Latino families
Prevention Highlights

Fitness trackers

Healthy eating

Chandra Lab

EndTobacco Program

Hereditary cancers

Schellingerhout Lab

Liver cancer risk

Breast cancer symptoms
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