Learn about the occupational risks and consumer products contributing to breast cancer
January 9, 2024 •
If you’re interested in learning about the causes of breast cancer and how to prevent it, join the California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP) for its inaugural virtual conference, Occupational Risks and Consumer Products Contributing to Breast Cancer. Taking place Jan. 19 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (PT), CBCRP-funded investigators will explore the links between breast cancer and chemical exposures at work and at home, along with strategies for recognizing and addressing them.
Program highlights
Plenary Session
Moderator: Erika Bell, Ph.D., Bay Area Cancer Connections
- Occupational Chemical Exposures in California and Breast Cancer Risk
- Robert Harrison, M.D., M.P.H., Public Health Institute
- Peggy Reynolds, Ph.D., UCSF
- Taking Stock: Product Use Among Black and Latina Women
- Bhavna Shamasunder, Ph.D., Occidental College
- Janette Robinson Flint, Black Women for Wellness
- The Impact of Public Policies on Chemical Exposures Relevant to Breast Cancer
- Megan Schwarzman, M.D., M.P.H. UC Berkeley
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
- Translating Research to Policy
- Opportunities and Pitfalls of Biomonitoring
- Leveraging Research to Address Community Concerns
See the full program at our event website and register here.
For questions, contact Katherine McKenzie.
Tags: breast cancer, California Breast Cancer Research Program, occupational hazards, research
