Cancer Disparities

While cancer affects everyone, certain groups have higher rates of cancer cases, deaths and health complications. These differences can be associated with genetics, sex, racial and ethnic populations, socioeconomic status, or specific geographic areas. Studying the factors that lead to cancer disparities leads to more-effective prevention and treatment approaches for the affected populations.

The investigators in our department who focus on cancer disparities research are:

• Sikander Ailawadhi, M.D.
• Esteban Braggio, Ph.D.
• Derek C. Radisky, Ph.D.: Tumor Microenvironment Laboratory
• Mark E. Sherman, M.D.