Program Aims
Identify biological and molecular factors and social determinants contributing to cancer burden
Members of the Cancer Control program use local and national databases and primary data from patients and communities to examine stress, immunologic factors, health behaviors, neighborhood and other structural factors, and social and health policy mechanisms, and interactions among these, that drive poor and disparate outcomes.
Identify and address health system mechanisms associated with cancer care access, outcomes, and inequities
A research focus of the Cancer Control program is to identify health care and health system factors that foster inequitable access and care, or impact patient reported outcomes and develop health delivery interventions and policies to improve cancer care and outcomes in our catchment area and beyond.
Develop and test interventions to decrease cancer burden and minimize inequities
Members of the Cancer Control program work with the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement to engage patients and community members, in a bi-directional manner, to develop behavioral interventions, conduct rigorous randomized trials to test their efficacy, address community identified challenges, and sustain research efforts in community and clinical settings.
Improving Life After Breast Cancer for Black and African American Women
Black and African American women are disproportionately affected by cardiovascular complications after breast cancer. A new study is taking action to improve survivorship.
MCW Investigators Examine Nature's Impact on Human Health
Cardiovascular disease and cancer are two leading causes of death. Because both conditions are impacted by the environment, it is important to understand how using innovative, nature-based interventions may affect health outcomes for these populations.
The Connection Between Redlining, Race, Bias, and Breast Cancer
MCW Cancer Center’s Kirsten Beyer, PhD, MPH, MS, and a team of investigators are conducting research to understand how neighborhood characteristics (such as socioeconomic status, racial segregation, home ownership and walkability) influence cancer rates and levels of survivorship.
Program Leaders
Joan Neuner, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine, George Carroll Professor of Women's Health, School of Medicine
