Chemicals and Cancer

Many EaRTH researchers study chemicals to understand their role in cancer development by identifying environmental carcinogens and analyzing how they interact with biological systems. This research uncovers the mechanisms through which chemicals cause cellular damage, mutations, and ultimately cancer. This crucial research is then used to develop strategies to prevent exposure, mitigate risks, and create targeted therapies, contributing to more effective cancer prevention and treatment efforts.

EaRTH-funded projects related to cancer:

Multi-Pollutant Profiles of Hormonally Mediated Cancers and Endogenous Hormones in Men and Women

Max Aung, PhD, MPH

Exposome Analyses and Glioma Mutational Signatures in Firefighters in the Adult Glioma Study

Paige Bracci, PhD, MPH, MS

Study in progress

 

Investigating Environmental Causes of Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia Using Metabolomic Profiling of Newborn Blood Spots

Elliot Stieglitz, MD

Study in progress

A Pilot Study of Non-targeted Chemical Screening Analysis in Archived Blood Samples From Participants in the Athena Breast Health Network

Kimberly Badal, PhD

Study in progress

Tracking and Reducing SF6 Usage in Radiation Oncology: A Step Towards Net-Zero Health Care Emissions

Katie Lichter, MD, MPH

Study in progress