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Research interests
Dr. Cheryl Thompson is a genetic and molecular epidemiologist who is interested in the intersection of behavioral, lifestyle and environmental factors with inherited variation to influence individual risk of cancer or cancer outcomes. Using human populations, she seeks to understand what causes cancer development and progression in hopes of identifying ways to prevent and treat cancer.
Professional information
Dr. Cheryl Thompson serves as the Associate Director for Population Sciences, Penn State Cancer Institute.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology, PhD, Case Western Reserve University
… → May 2007
Computer Science, MS, Case Western Reserve University
… → May 2003
Computer Engineering, BS, Case Western Reserve University
… → May 2000
External positions
Secretary/Treasurer, American Society of Preventive Oncology
2018 → 2021
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Projects
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Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Epigenetic Age Acceleration
Schumacher, F. F. R. (CoPI) & Thompson, C. (CoPI)
7/1/20 → 6/30/22
Project: Research project
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Genetic variants in the PI3K pathway in mammographic density and breast cancer
Thompson, C. (PI)
9/15/09 → 7/31/14
Project: Research project
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Association between pre-diagnosis recreational physical activity and risk of breast cancer recurrence: the California Teachers Study
Lin, D., Thompson, C. L., Demalis, A., Derbes, R., Al-Shaar, L., Spielfogel, E. S. & Sturgeon, K. M., Jul 2024, In: Cancer Causes and Control. 35, 7, p. 1089-1100 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Associations of pre-diagnosis physical activity with treatment tolerance and treatment efficacy in breast cancer patients with neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Lin, D., Sturgeon, K. M., Muscat, J. E., Zhou, S., Hobkirk, A. L., O’Brien, K. M., Sandler, D. P. & Thompson, C. L., May 2024, In: Breast Cancer. 31, 3, p. 519-528 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The distribution of esophageal cancer patients enrolled in care at the Uganda Cancer Institute by sub-regions, districts and ethnicity
Obayo, S., Mulumba, Y., Thompson, C. L., Gibson, M. K., Cooney, M. M. & Orem, J., Apr 1 2024, In: African Health Sciences. 24, 1, p. 206-213 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The promise and challenges of multi-cancer early detection assays for reducing cancer disparities
Thompson, C. L. & Baskin, M. L., 2024, In: Frontiers in Oncology. 14, 1305843.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Associations Between Leisure-Time Physical Activity Level and Peripheral Immune Cell Populations in the US General Population, Analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data, 1999–2018
Lin, D., Thompson, C. L., Ba, D. M., Muscat, J. E., Zhou, S., Rogers, C. J. & Sturgeon, K. M., Dec 2023, In: Sports Medicine - Open. 9, 1, 101.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations