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Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute - DCEG/NCI

Organization URL(s)

dceg.cancer.gov/index.htmlweb@dceg.cancer.gov
  

Other Contact Information

6120 Executive Boulevard
MSC 7242
Bethesda, MD 20892-7242

301-496-1611 (Voice)
301-402-3256 (FAX)

Description

The responsibility of this division of the National Institutes of Health is to conduct population based research on environmental and genetics determinants of cancer. Interdisciplinary studies are conducted on the distribution, causes, and natural history of cancer, and the means for its prevention. Research areas of special interest include genetic predisposition, lifestyle factors, environmental contaminants, occupational exposures, medications, radiation and infectious agents, as well as statistics and methods development.

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Review Date

Fri Nov 9, 2007


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