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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Cancer Prevention and Control Program

Precision prevention and population health

The Cancer Prevention and Control program focuses on identifying and understanding the factors influencing cancer risks, with a special emphasis on disparities and rural populations in the catchment area. Discover methods for early detection, develop and implement cancer prevention interventions and improve the quality of life for cancer survivors through research in survivorship and symptom management.

Co-Leaders

Edward S. Peters, DMD, DM, SCD, FACE

Tim Hawks Chair in Cancer Prevention and Population Science
Chair, UNMC Department of Epidemiology
Professor, UNMC Department of Epidemiology
Full member, Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center

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Professional headshot of Edward S. Peters.

Vijaya Raj Bhatt, MBBS, MS

Professor, UNMC Division of Oncology & Hematology
Medical Director, Leukemia Program
Section Leader, Malignant Hematology
Co-Leader, Cancer Prevention and Control Program

Vijaya Bhatt, MBBS, MS

Program Aims  

  1. Identify and understand the biological, environmental, behavioral, and social drivers that impact cancer risks with emphasis on disparities and rural/frontier populations. 
  2. Discover novel screening methods for early cancer detection and develop and implement interventions to modulate and prevent cancer. 
  3. Improve function and health-related quality of life of cancer survivors through research in survivorship and symptom management. 
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Cancer Prevention and Control Member Directory

Find the complete list of Cancer Prevention and Control program members in the Member Directory, and learn about their research focus, tools, and techniques that support team science.