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Genevieve Matanoski

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Genevieve M. Matanoski is an American epidemiologist and professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she has worked for over 55 years.[1] In 1994, she was the president of the American College of Epidemiology.[2] She has previously managed the official Maryland cancer registry.[3]

She graduated from Radcliffe College. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.[4]

Research

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Matanoski is known for researching potential risk factors for cancer, such as radiation,[5] dioxins,[6] and butadiene.[7] She has also researched the relationship between X-rays and the risk of heart disease.[8] In 1998, it was reported that she had received $2.3 million in grants from the tobacco industry-funded Center for Indoor Air Research.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Health, JH Bloomberg School of Public. "Genevieve Matanoski - Faculty Directory - Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health". Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  2. ^ Inc., Advanced Solutions International. "Past Presidents". www.acepidemiology.org. Retrieved August 31, 2017. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ Goldstein, Amy (February 22, 1995). "IS MOST MD. CANCER BEHAVIORAL? RESEARCH IMPLICATES SMOKING, BAD DIET CHOICES". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  4. ^ "Genevieve Matanoski, Longest-Serving BSPH Faculty Member, Dies at 92 | Johns Hopkins | Bloomberg School of Public Health". October 19, 2022.
  5. ^ Schneider, Keith (November 3, 1991). "Radiation Study Finds Little Risk". The New York Times. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  6. ^ Pianin, Eric (April 12, 2001). "Dioxin Report EPA On Hold". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  7. ^ Hamilton, Martha M.; Swoboda, Frank; Hamilton, Martha M.; Swoboda, Frank (July 21, 1991). "Chemicals at Work". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  8. ^ Altman, Lawrence K. (February 21, 1981). "X-Ray Link to Coronary Risk is Hinted". The New York Times. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  9. ^ Shane, Scott (November 14, 1998). "Tobacco deal would disband controversial research center Organization that gives money for pollution study considered a tobacco front". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved August 31, 2017.