Montserrat García-Closas
Spanish epidemiologist
Montserrat García-Closas is a prominent Spanish epidemiologist known for her extensive research in the field of cancer epidemiology. Her work primarily focuses on understanding the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to cancer risk, with a particular emphasis on breast cancer.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Montserrat García-Closas was born in Spain. She pursued her undergraduate studies in medicine at the University of Barcelona, where she developed an interest in public health and epidemiology. Following her medical degree, she completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She furthered her education by obtaining a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree, specializing in epidemiology.
Career[edit | edit source]
García-Closas began her career as a researcher at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the United States, where she contributed to several large-scale epidemiological studies. Her work at the NCI involved investigating the interplay between genetic susceptibility and environmental exposures in the development of cancer.
Research Contributions[edit | edit source]
García-Closas has made significant contributions to the understanding of breast cancer etiology. Her research has explored the role of genetic polymorphisms in hormone metabolism and DNA repair pathways. She has been involved in numerous collaborative studies, including genome-wide association studies (GWAS) that have identified novel genetic loci associated with breast cancer risk.
Her work has also extended to the study of biomarkers for cancer risk and prognosis, aiming to improve early detection and prevention strategies. García-Closas has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has been a key figure in international consortia focused on cancer research.
Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]
Throughout her career, García-Closas has received several awards and honors in recognition of her contributions to cancer epidemiology. She has been invited to speak at numerous international conferences and has served on advisory panels for various health organizations.
Current Work[edit | edit source]
As of the latest updates, Montserrat García-Closas continues to work at the National Cancer Institute, where she holds a senior position. Her current research projects involve the integration of genetic, molecular, and environmental data to develop comprehensive models of cancer risk.
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