Program Leader
Anthony Alberg, Ph.D., M.P.H.; Associate Director of Cancer Prevention and Control Co-Program Leader
Marvella E. Ford, Ph.D.; Associate Director of Cancer Disparities Cancer Prevention and Control Program Activities To provide a collaborative environment for interdisciplinary research, the Cancer Prevention and Control Program sponsors many different opportunities for professional growth and development of research ideas. These include a monthly journal club, a monthly program research meeting, program retreats, and a seminar series. In addition, the Cancer Prevention and Control Program has provided pilot funding to help its members develop promising research ideas into externally funded peer-reviewed research projects. For example, in collaboration with the Cancer Control Program at the Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center, two pilot projects were co-funded, with a PI from each institution: Web-based training for dental students in tobacco and alcohol screening (Peter Miller, PhD (MUSC) and John Spangler, MD, MPH (WFU). A qualitative examination of non-daily smokers: implications for tobacco control (Matthew Carpenter, PhD (MUSC) and Erin Sutfin, PhD (WFU).
Additionally, funds have been allocated for internal pilot projects during the coming year. Young investigators without peer-reviewed funding are also eligible to compete for the American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant pilot funds. |
Scientific Goal
Cancer control research has been defined as "the creation and application of knowledge and strategies to prevent and detect cancer, and to increase survival and quality of life for those who develop cancer." (Best et al 2003). To develop new methods to prevent cancer, we seek to advance understanding of the causes of cancer in human populations, and apply this information to reduce the occurrence of cancer. For example, cigarette smoking is estimated to be responsible for roughly one-third of all cancer deaths in the United States. Successful tobacco control efforts can make a huge impact in reducing the suffering and loss of life from cancer. Similarly, the link between cancer and lifestyle-related factors such as diet, physical activity, and obesity are becoming more clearly understood, opening up additional avenues for cancer prevention interventions.
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Program Links
1. Cancer Prevention and Control Journal Club
2. Prevention and Control Research Meetings
3. Prevention and Control Brochure Additional Resources
1. South Carolina Cancer Disparities Community Network
2. South Carolina Cancer Registry Research Program Members
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