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Brandon L. Pierce is a professor in the Public Health Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on aging, arsenic exposure, and cancer, particularly through the lenses of genetic epidemiology and gene-environment interactions. Dr. Pierce's work encompasses a variety of topics, including the impact of genetic variations on the effects of environmental exposures on human health. He leads various projects, notably those examining the relationship between arsenic exposure and genetic susceptibility, and the genetic contributors to disparities in prostate cancer incidence and mortality among different racial groups. His team employs advanced methodologies to characterize DNA methylation patterns and telomere length associated with cancer risk factors. Dr. Pierce is dedicated to uncovering the biological mechanisms of toxicity and susceptibility to environmental hazards, aiming to improve the prediction of disease and target interventions in high-risk populations. He has a strong academic background with a PhD in Public Health Genetics from the University of Washington and numerous publications that contribute to the understanding of cancer epidemiology and genetic risk factors.
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