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Jill Koshiol, Epidemiologist, National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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"I am currently doing a pilot study on gallbladder cancer in Chile. In Chile, gallbladder cancer is the number one cause of cancer deaths among women, and the third leading cause of death due to cancer in men."

Activities

Investigate and describe the causes and distribution of diseases, disabilities, and other health outcomes. They also develop methods of disease prevention and control.

Minimum Education Required

Master's Degree

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