The Cancer Prevention and Control Program focuses on mitigating cancer by identifying and addressing the factors that contribute to its development and outcomes.
It is well-established that cancer risk is heightened, in part, by lifestyle choices and genetic predispositions. Recognizing lifestyle factors that contribute to cancer, including tobacco use and excessive body weight, and implementing targeted interventions have been shown to significantly reduce the cancer burden.
Drs. Michaela Dinan (above) and Xiaomei Ma co-lead the program, which includes members from 11 departments and three schools at Yale University. The members are committed to uncovering the causes of human cancers and finding behavioral and other strategies to translate these insights into public health interventions, ultimately reducing cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality.