When
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Where
Science & Engineering Hall
Room 8040
Join us for an In-Person Scientific Seminar
From DNA Repair to Disparities: Rethinking Genetic Susceptibility to Lung Cancer
Guest Speaker
Khadijah Mitchell, PhD
Assistant Professor, Cancer Prevention and Control Program (Primary Appointment)
Assistant Professor, Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Secondary Appointment)
Khadijah A. Mitchell, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at Fox Chase Cancer Center-Temple Health and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Temple University. Her research examines the biological, environmental, and behavioral factors contributing to cancer health disparities, focusing on precision prevention and medicine. Notably, Mitchell has identified micro-geographic factors influencing lung cancer incidence and uncovered clinically relevant differences in lung and kidney cancers within high-risk populations, aiming to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment outcomes.
Mitchell's contributions to the field are recognized in high-impact journals, and she has secured funding from major organizations while receiving several accolades, including the Peter C.S. d’Aubermont MD Endowed Scholar award. She actively engages in national discussions on cancer health equity, serving on various advisory boards and frequently speaking at significant events. Previously, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Cancer Institute and earned her PhD in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins University, along with a Graduate Certificate in Health Disparities and Health Inequality.