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Mashup Score: 1Obesity-related Cancer Trends Among US Young Adults - 2 year(s) ago
Increased incidence of obesity-related cancers among children and young adults in the U,S. may predict rise of obesity disease burden in the coming years, says novel study by researchers in DCEG and the American Cancer Society using nationally representative population-based data.
Source: National Cancer InstituteCategories: Genetics, Latest HeadlinesTweet
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Mashup Score: 4
Combination MHT formulations and oral administrations were associated with increased GBC risk, whereas estrogen-only formulations were associated with a lower CCA risk. MHT formulation and administration should be carefully considered when prescribing.
Source: PubMedCategories: Genetics, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
A study in @HEP_Journal by @ssjac79 in #NCI_InfectionImmunoEpi investigated the associations between different menopausal hormone therapies with #GallbladderCancer and #BileDuctCancer risk. #NCI_Biostatistics https://t.co/3dlTBFp2BH https://t.co/m4rdi6XCCe
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Mashup Score: 7Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting - 2 year(s) ago
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Source: Zoom VideoCategories: Genetics, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
Nina Rao, predoctoral fellow in #NCI_LTG, is presenting today at 10:45am EST at @NIH_OITE 18th annual graduate research symposium. Check out her talk "Evaluating Viral Etiology of #BladderCancer Through Analysis of Common Driver Mutations" https://t.co/qjgO9u4OBA https://t.co/id7BTfuUTO
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10:45am EST: Olivia Lee, predoctoral fellow in #NCI_ITEB, is presenting at @NIH_OITE 18th annual graduate research symposium. Check it out: "Genomic characterization of lymph node metastases in papillary thyroid carcinoma following the Chernobyl accident" https://t.co/qjgO9u4OBA https://t.co/XRGZRAPxpb
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Shisi (Lydia) He, predoctoral fellow in #NCI_OccupationEnviroEpi, is presenting today at 10:45am EST at @NIH_OITE 18th annual graduate research symposium. Check out her talk "Genetic #RacialDisparities in Polygenic Risk Scores for #ColorectalCancer" https://t.co/qjgO9u4OBA https://t.co/Kk5U28hWCh
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Pei Zhang, predoctoral fellow in #NCI_Biostatistics, is presenting today at 10:45am EST at @NIH_OITE 18th annual graduate research symposium. Check out her talk "Novel models with other effects to improve" https://t.co/qjgO9u4OBA https://t.co/SeMAeShQA7
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MRI was more sensitive than endoscopy for NPC detection in the context of population screening but required the referral of a higher proportion of screen-positive individuals. The sensitivity of endoscopy was particularly low for individuals who had previously been screened.
Source: PubMedCategories: Genetics, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
Researchers found that MRI can detect nasopharyngeal carcinoma cancers missed by conventional endoscopy in @JournalCancer. #NCI_InfectionImmunoEpi #NCI_Biostatistics #CancerPrevention https://t.co/IZ8WUoLjRo https://t.co/jXpmMVSslF
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A new tool that estimates risk for Black women, which may help identify those who might benefit from earlier screening, enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment, was developed by Ruth Pfeiffer in the Biostatistics Branch and colleagues.
Source: National Cancer InstituteCategories: Genetics, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
Most #BreastCancer risk tools don’t work as well for Black women because they were developed with data mainly from White women. A new tool could help identify Black women who might benefit from earlier screening. #NCI_Biostatistics https://t.co/BjmQm3beqX
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Mashup Score: 1APOBEC3-Induced Mutations in HPV 16 Viral Clearance - 2 year(s) ago
Bin Zhu and Lisa Mirabello conducted the largest HPV 16 whole-genome sequencing study to evaluate the contribution of genetic variation in HPV16 to infection outcome. They found APOBEC3-induced mutations associated with benign cervical infections.
Source: National Cancer InstituteCategories: Genetics, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
Study led by @LisaMirabello_ in #NCI_ClinicalGenetics & @bin_zhu6 #NCI_Biostatistics finds cervical infections of #HPV16 with APOBEC3-induced mutations were less likely to progress to #cervicalcancer. @NatureComms https://t.co/XULQpJgqMw #CervicalHealthMonth
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Hidden Markov models (HMMs) have been proposed to model the natural history of diseases while accounting for misclassification in state identification. We introduce a discrete time HMM for human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical precancer/cancer where the hidden and observed state spaces are defined …
Source: PubMedCategories: Genetics, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
. @nwentzensen in #NCI_ClinicalGenetics, @LCCheung & @JordanAron22 #NCI_Biostatistics developed a natural history model for #HPV & #cervicalcancer that can account for misclassified & partial missing observation of disease states #CervicalHealthMonth https://t.co/Y0PvStwl4e
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Mashup Score: 02021 Awards Announced at DCEG Town Hall - 2 year(s) ago
DCEG staff were recognized at the Fall 2021 Town Hall for the NIH Director’s Awards for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic, NCI Outstanding Mentor Awards, Jiyeon Choi and Hormuzd Katki, and 2022 DCEG Fellows Awards for Research Excellence (DFARE).
Source: National Cancer InstituteCategories: Genetics, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
This year, Dr. Hormuzd Katki of #NCI_Biostatistics was awarded the 2021 @theNCI Outstanding Mentor Award for his exceptional commitment to training. #DCEGBestOf2021 #NCIHighlights2021 https://t.co/PIIVITh9qB https://t.co/MsVqVygovB
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Mashup Score: 1Li Cheung Appointed Earl Stadtman Tenure-track Investigator in the Biostatistics Branch - 2 year(s) ago
Dr. Cheung was appointed Earl Stadtman tenure-track investigator in the Biostatistics Branch. Dr. Cheung studies the etiology and natural history of cancer, particularly focusing on the development, implementation, and translation of statistical methodology to understand cancer progression and to construct actionable guidelines for the prevention and early detection of disease.
Source: National Cancer InstituteCategories: Genetics, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
In 2021, Dr. Li Cheung was appointed Stadtman tenure-track investigator in #NCI_Biostatistics. He studies the etiology and natural history of cancer, focusing on the development & translation of statistical methodologies. #DCEGBestOf2021 #NCIHighlights2021 https://t.co/Jf3xgylPjI
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Mashup Score: 0Fellows Receive AACR Scholar-in-Training Award - 2 year(s) ago
Corey Young and Brittany Lord receive American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Scholar-in-Training Award for AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved
Source: National Cancer InstituteCategories: Genetics, Latest HeadlinesTweet-
Corey Young in #NCI_Biostatistics received the @AACR Scholar-in-Training Award in 2021, which provides financial support to early career scientists to attend #AACRdisp21. #DCEGBestOf2021 #NCIHighlights2021 https://t.co/ujneQRQr1Y
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Study by DCEG researchers in #NCI_Biostatistics & colleagues at @AmericanCancer finds higher incidence of #obesity related cancers, including #ColorectalCancer, among #YoungAdults. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth #NationalNutritionMonth #BlueForCRC https://t.co/HtPcZJlhE0