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Cancer

Our college has a large, established portfolio in cancer research. Our faculty study a wide range of cancer types, with focus on prevention, environmental and genetic susceptibility to cancer, and barriers to treatment for vulnerable populations.

Researchers

Melanie Bell

Professor
Tracy Crane

Assitant Professor, Nursing and Public Health
Leslie Dennis

Professor
Leslie Farland

Assistant Professor
Robin Harris

Professor
Jennifer Hatcher

Professor
Chengcheng Hu

Professor
Elizabeth Jacobs

Professor
Purnima Madhivanan

Associate Professor
Cynthia Thomson

Professor and Director, Canyon Ranch Center for Prevention and Health Promotion

Research Projects

Women Fire Fighters Study: Stress, Cancer Risk and Reproductive Toxicity
Infertility and risk of breast, gynecologic, and colorectal cancer
Helicobacter pylori and stomach cancer among Native Americans in Northern Arizona
The Firefighter Multicenter Cancer Cohort Study: Framework Development and Testing
Student Transformative Experiences to Progress Under-Represented Professionals (STEP-UP)
Altering Intake and Managing Symptoms in Rectal Cancer Survivors: A Multimodal Diet Modification Intervention for Bowel Dysfunction
Implications of mixed exposures to arsenic and H. pylori
Study of Biomarkers in Ovarian Cancer: Modulation By Activity and Diet Intervention
Developing a culturally-sensitive nutrigenetic intervention to reduce liver cancer risk in Mexican-origin adults
Developing the business case for patient navigation
Arizona Smokers' Helpline
Cancer Prevention in the Fire Service: Exposure Assessment, Toxic Effects and Risk Management
Vitamin D Status, Genetic Variation in Vitamin D Signaling and Metabolism, and Risk for Colorectal Neoplasia
Evaluation of Web-based Cognitive Rehabilitation Programme in Cancer Survivors with Self-reported Cognitive Impairment
A Gender- and Culturally-Sensitive Weight Loss Intervention to Reduce Incidence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Hispanic Males
Women's Health Initiative Extension
Evaluation of Di-indolylmethane supplementation to modulate tamoxifen efficacy in breast cancer survivors
Skin Cancer and Arsenic Exposure
R25T Cancer Prevention and Control Training Grant
Under-reporting of Melanoma in Arizona
Evaluation of ADHS Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
Statistical Methods for Colorectal Neoplastic Prevention Trials

The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health has held continuous accreditation from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) since 2003 and is accredited through December 31, 2027.

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