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September 12, 2013 | Story
Former Harold Amos scholar Kenneth D. Aldape, MD, researches the molecular alterations in gliomas, the most common and lethal tumors that originate in the brain. What he learns can lead to more individualized, and thus more effective, therapies.
August 2, 2013 | New Public Health Post
The Los Angeles County Health Department recently warned residents to “practice summer sun smarts” to protect themselves from skin cancer, which at 1 million diagnoses per year is now the most common form of cancer among Americans.
July 25, 2013 | Story
Ifeanyi (Ify) Anne Nwabukwu, winner of prestigious RWJF Community Health Leader award, is working to narrow health disparities.
May 17, 2013 | Story
RWJF scholar conducts first study to examine effects of high- and low-fat dairy intake on breast cancer survival.
May 1, 2013 | New Public Health Post
A New York Times article raises the controversial question of whether the uber-awareness campaign about breast cancer led to more mammograms than were necessary.
March 15, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
Health & Society Scholar writes about research on how Americans make sense of information on the causes of cancer and ways to prevent it.
December 6, 2012 | Story
An idea born out of the frustrations of a precocious toddler and a concerned mom helps hundreds of kids.
October 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Memory training and speed-of-processing training show promise for treating cognitive concerns in breast cancer survivors.
September 13, 2012 | Story
A Physician Faculty scholar creates guidelines for breast cancer patients struggling with the decision of a lifetime.
August 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Researchers conducted a systematic review of the research literature to determine which interventions improve cervical cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis or treatment for racial or ethnic minorities in the United States