Climate Change and Cancer: Opportunities for implementation science in cancer prevention and control

Date: Friday, April 29, 2022

Time: 1:00-2:00 PM ET

Category: Field Perspectives

The webinar will identify the linkages between climate change and cancer, and describe issues related to cancer control and health equity for populations disproportionately burdened by climate change. The session will describe research opportunities for implementation scientists to enhance the adoption and integration of effective interventions, tools, programs, and policies to prevent or mitigate the health consequences of climate change.

Speakers

Leticia Nogueira, PhD, MPH
Senior Principal Scientist, Health Services Research
American Cancer Society

Tracy Crane, PhD, RDN
Associate Professor 
Co-Leader, Cancer Control Research Program
University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Gila Neta, PhD
Program Director
National Cancer Institute

Presenters

Dr. Tracy Crane

Dr. Tracy Crane

Organization: University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Dr. Gila Neta

Dr. Gila Neta

Organization: National Cancer Institute

Dr. Leticia Nogueira

Dr. Leticia Nogueira

Organization: American Cancer Society