Population Science

Program Description

The goal of the Population Science Program is to employ the methods and concepts of multiple disciplines in the basic and applied sciences to lower the psychological, social, physical, and economic burden of cancer at the population level.  Towards this goal, we work to: identify multi-level risk factors for cancer etiology; develop and evaluate strategies for cancer prevention and early detection; and investigate patients’ perceptions, decisions, and responses to the treatment process.  Special consideration is given to members of vulnerable populations who may have complex combinations of risk factors and unique access to care barriers.

Leader

Barbara Curbow, PhD, bcurbow@phhp.ufl.edu.