Dr. Caitlin Murphy

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Biography

Caitlin Murphy is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago. She holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Public Health from UTHealth Houston School of Public Health. Her research focuses on public health issues with an emphasis on cancer epidemiology, particularly in understanding the effects of neighborhood-level social vulnerability on cancer outcomes. Dr. Murphy has published numerous studies on various topics, including colorectal cancer, obesity, and the implications of socioeconomic factors on health. She is involved in multiple studies examining the incidence of specific cancers among different populations and has contributed significantly to the understanding of health disparities. Dr. Murphy continues to engage in research that aims to inform policy and improve public health outcomes with a collaborative approach in her field.

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Department of Philosophy