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About the Branches: Analytic Epidemiology Research

The Analytic Epidemiology Research Branch (AERB) leads and supports epidemiology and multidisciplinary research to study determinants of cancer susceptibility and risk. It directs epidemiologic research programs covering a broad spectrum of known and candidate etiologic agents. The research portfolio encompasses:

  • cohort studies,
  • diet and nutrition,
  • environmental/molecular epidemiology,
  • geographic information systems,
  • HIV/AIDS and infectious diseases,
  • small grants program in epidemiology, and
  • tobacco use.

Also, special funding mechanisms provide support for small business programs through the Office of the Associate Director EGRP.

For more information, access "Current Research."
   

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