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.

Research Projects in Cancer

Women Fire Fighters Study: Stress, Cancer Risk and Reproductive Toxicity
Researchers
Jeff Burgess, Leslie Farland

Infertility and risk of breast, gynecologic, and colorectal cancer
Researchers
Leslie Farland

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Registry Melanoma Research Grant
Researchers
Leslie Dennis

Helicobacter pylori and stomach cancer among Native Americans in Northern Arizona
Researchers
Robin Harris

The Firefighter Multicenter Cancer Cohort Study: Framework Development and Testing
Researchers
Jeff Burgess, Stephanie Griffin, Jin Zhou, Elizabeth Jacobs, Sally Littau

Student Transformative Experiences to Progress Under-Represented Professionals (STEP-UP)
Researchers
Cynthia Thomson, David O. Garcia, Robin Harris

Altering Intake and Managing Symptoms in Rectal Cancer Survivors: A Multimodal Diet Modification Intervention for Bowel Dysfunction
Researchers
Cynthia Thomson

Implications of mixed exposures to arsenic and H. pylori
Researchers
Marc Verhougstraete

Study of Biomarkers in Ovarian Cancer: Modulation By Activity and Diet Intervention
Researchers
Cynthia Thomson, Denise Roe, David O. Garcia

Developing a culturally-sensitive nutrigenetic intervention to reduce liver cancer risk in Mexican-origin adults
Researchers
David O. Garcia, Yann Klimentidis

Developing the business case for patient navigation
Researchers
Patrick Wightman

Arizona Smokers' Helpline
Researchers
Cynthia Thomson, Nicole Yuan, Leila Barraza, John Ehiri

Cancer Prevention in the Fire Service: Exposure Assessment, Toxic Effects and Risk Management
Researchers
Jeff Burgess, Stephanie Griffin, Jin Zhou, Elizabeth Jacobs

Vitamin D Status, Genetic Variation in Vitamin D Signaling and Metabolism, and Risk for Colorectal Neoplasia
Researchers
Elizabeth Jacobs, Denise Roe

Evaluation of Web-based Cognitive Rehabilitation Programme in Cancer Survivors with Self-reported Cognitive Impairment
Researchers
Melanie Bell

A Gender- and Culturally-Sensitive Weight Loss Intervention to Reduce Incidence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Hispanic Males
Researchers
David O. Garcia, Melanie Bell

Women's Health Initiative Extension
Researchers
Cynthia Thomson, David O. Garcia, Melanie Hingle, Zhao Chen

Evaluation of Di-indolylmethane supplementation to modulate tamoxifen efficacy in breast cancer survivors
Researchers
Cynthia Thomson, Denise Roe

Skin Cancer and Arsenic Exposure
Researchers
Leslie Dennis

R25T Cancer Prevention and Control Training Grant
Researchers
Iman Hakim, Elizabeth Jacobs

Under-reporting of Melanoma in Arizona
Researchers
Robin Harris

Evaluation of ADHS Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
Researchers

Statistical Methods for Colorectal Neoplastic Prevention Trials
Researchers
Paul Hsu

View Faculty Expertise Areas | Strategic Research Areas | View Faculty | View Departments