Environmental Epidemiology
The Environmental Epidemiology Branch in NCI’s Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program promotes and supports epidemiologic research on modifiable risk factors and cancer in diverse populations to inform and advance the prevention and control of cancer.
Research areas of interest include:
- lifestyle factors
- infectious agents
- physical and chemical agents
- social and built environment
Interest Areas
Learn more about EEB’s interests in the following areas, relevant funding opportunity announcements, related EGRP events, and staff contacts.
Featured Resources
Human Health Exposure Analysis Resource (HHEAR)
This NIH-supported resource aims to advance understanding of the influence of environment on human health over a lifetime. HHEAR provides researchers access to high-quality, exposure-assessment services including, state of the art laboratory analysis of biological and environmental samples, statistical analysis, and expert consultation on exposure analysis, study design, and data analysis and interpretation.

Current Initiatives
Keep up to date about the current Environmental Epidemiology projects and initiatives ongoing at EGRP.
Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Program (BCERP)
BCERP supports a multidisciplinary network of scientists, clinicians, and community partners to examine the effects of environmental exposures that may predispose a woman to breast cancer throughout her life.
Past Initiatives
View information about the Environmental Epidemiology projects and initiatives at EGRP that have been completed.