American Statistical Association Risk Analysis Section Virtual Workshop
Using Surveillance Data to Promote Cancer Prevention and Control: Examples from the American Cancer Society
Ahmedin Jemal, DVM, PHD
American Cancer Society
2 PM – 3 PM U.S. Eastern Time, September 12, 2024
Abstract: Descriptive study (surveillance research) is not taught in most public heath graduate schools despite its importance in informing etiologic hypothesis and setting priorities for and monitoring the effectiveness of disease control and prevention. In this lecture, I will discuss the use of surveillance data (research) to promote cancer prevention and control using examples from the American Cancer Society.
Prerequisites: The course attendees should have an introductory level of knowledge of statistics and epidemiology.
Presenter Background: Ahmedin Jemal, D.V.M., Ph.D. is the Senior Vice President of the Surveillance and Health Equity Science Department at the American Cancer Society. Dr. Jemal has a broad research interest, including cancer disparities and the social determinants of health and health services and outcomes research, with a focus on major cancers and common risk factors. His research has informed the establishment of large-scale etiologic studies, local community actions for cancer control, and public policies (e.g., the Affordable Care Act). Dr. Jemal serves as Senior Editor of Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention and on advisory Board of CA Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
Registration:
Fee: $25 non-members, $20 members (Student pricing: $10 for non-members and $5 for members)
· Registration Deadline: September 9, 2024
· Please register using Eventbrite.
· Contact Parichoy Pal Choudhury (parichoy.palchoudhury@cancer.org) for questions related to the registration process or to receive confirmation.
· Zoom link for registered participants will be sent by September 10, 2024 to the email noted in the registration.
· Registered participants unable to join the live webinar will receive a link to the recorded workshop.