
Kristin Anderson, PhD, MPH
Professor Emerita, Division of Epidemiology & Community Health
Titles
Member, Masonic Cancer Center (MCC)
Education
PhD, Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
MPH, Epidemiology, University of Minnesota
BS, Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Summary
I am an expert in the causes of adult cancer, particularly pancreatic cancer. My epidemiological studies include investigations of the effects of carcinogens from meat, tobacco, HPV, and other exposures. I have also designed studies of tobacco-specific biomarkers for environmental tobacco smoke.
Expertise
Cancer, aging, chronic diseases, environment & exposures, food & nutrition, molecular-epidemiology, biomarkers, heterocyclic amines, aspirin, prevention, etiology.
Awards and Recognition
- Member, Academy of Distinguished Teachers, University of Minnesota
- Charles N. Hewitt Creative Teaching Award, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
- Excellence in Advising Award, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
- Delta Omega, Honorary Public Health Society
Professional Associations
- American Association for Cancer Research
- Society for Epidemiologic Research
- American Public Health Association
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