Projects

Read about the work being done on two cancer related projects focusing on Native American cancer risks.

“The Navajo Cancer Workgroup: Enhancing impact of epidemiological data for cancer prevention and control among the Navajo people,” led by Hendrick (Dirk) de Heer, professor in the Department of Health Sciences
“Environmental Exposures from Legacy Mining as a Social Determinant of Health Linked to Kidney Cancer,” led by Regents’ Professor Jani Ingram, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and principal investigator of the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention
“My Health My Choice: Improving breast and cervical cancer screening for Native American women with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” led by Drs. Darold Joseph and Julie Armin in partnership with the Tucson Indian Center and Hopi Cancer Support Services