Cancer Control and Population Sciences

The work of the Cancer Control and Population Science (CCPS) is organized in two central themes:

• Translational cancer predisposition genetics
• Cancer behavioral and outcomes research

Within these themes, the central scientific goals of the program include:

• Improving understanding of cancer family history to inform gene discovery efforts and genetic counseling of patients and their potentially at-risk relatives
• Pursuing cancer susceptibility gene discovery and evaluation, with an emphasis on high-risk and intermediate-risk susceptibility genes and an analytic interest on rare sequence variants
• Improving risk communication, risk reduction, and surveillance among members of intermediate-risk and high-risk families
• Advancing risk prediction through gene-environment epidemiology
• Identifying and testing strategies to ameliorate cancer disparities with a focus on Native American, Latino, and rural and frontier communities
• Identifying, testing, and translating strategies to improve treatment, symptom, and quality-of-life outcomes across the cancer continuum

Program Membership

HCI Cancer Center members enjoy a variety of benefits, including eligibility for leadership roles in the Center, institutional funding opportunities, and scientific/administrative support.

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• Apply for Membership

News & Blog

Mar 14, 51243

Advance Directives: Sharing Your Wishes When You Can't Speak For Yourself

Health CareHuntsman Cancer Institute, advance directive, patient and family support

An advance directive is a way to tell your loved ones and doctors your wishes if something happens and you can’t speak for yourself. Everyone should have an advance directive.... Read More

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Oct 20, 51240

Bringing Puppy Love to HCI

Health CareHuntsman Cancer Institute, volunteer, therapy animal, cancer care

I volunteer at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) with my dog, Luna. As a survivor, I feel honored to spend time with the staff, visitors, and patients at HCI. Cancer is a horrible condition that does not care who it affects. The work Luna and I do can help ease a patient’s burden.... Read More

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Jan 24, 51238

Huntsman Cancer Institute Announces Interim Clinical Leaders

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Two physicians at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) are stepping into interim clinical leadership roles.... Read More

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Dec 13, 51237

Cancer Registrars: Capturing the Picture of Cancer

Health CareHuntsman Cancer Institute, cancer research

Do you ever wonder how cancer statistics are collected? How doctors determine what cancer treatments are the most effective? Or how public health officials learn where clusters of cancer diagnoses are located? The work that we do as cancer registrars provides answers to these questions. ... Read More

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Aug 28, 51226

Public Health Plays an Important Role in Cancer Prevention

Health CareHuntsman Cancer Institute, public health, cancer prevention, health equity

The first week of April is National Public Health Week, which celebrates a growing movement to create the healthiest nation we can. The public health system prevents diseases, including cancer. Public health officials look for patterns to understand why cancer and other diseases happen, teach people about healthy decisions, and create policies that make sure we live in healthy, safe communities.... Read More

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Jan 25, 51221

New Bladder Gives Tom Ramsey a Chance at a Normal Life

Health CareHuntsman Cancer Institute, cancer care, bladder cancer, patient stories

With the help of surgeon Christopher Dechet, MD, Tom Ramsey was able to get back to normal life after bladder cancer. Dr. Dechet removed Tom's cancer-filled bladder and created a new one from his small intestine. Now Tom is back to doing all the outdoor activities he loves.... Read More

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