Caretia Washington, a University of Florida M.D.-Ph.D. student who researches cancer epidemiology, has been selected for the American Society of Preventive Oncology’s New Investigator opportunity. She is one of only 12 new investigators nationwide to be selected.
The award provides a travel discount to attend the American Society of Preventive Oncology‘s 48th Annual Meeting, set for April 6-8 in Philadelphia. It also includes a workshop with three virtual sessions before the conference, where Washington will present her research and receive mentorship from three experts alongside a small peer group. The workshop concludes with an in-person networking breakfast at the conference, bringing together all mentors and participants.
“I am honored to receive this award, which provides a unique opportunity to engage with leading experts in preventive oncology,” Washington said. “The mentorship and feedback on my research in cancer epidemiology will be invaluable. I also look forward to connecting with peers, learning from their work and fostering collaborations.”
Through the epidemiology track of the M.D.-Ph.D. program, a joint program through the UF College of Medicine and UF College of Public Health and Health Professions, Washington conducts research under the mentorship of Dejana Braithwaite, Ph.D., associate director for population sciences at the UF Health Cancer Center.
Her research focuses on lung cancer screening use and outcomes among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with the goal of advancing personalized cancer screening and care.
The American Society of Preventive Oncology is a multidisciplinary society that is primarily committed to serving as an advocate for cancer prevention and control research.
Congratulations, Caretia!
