Genevieve Matanoski

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]

Research

Matanoski is known for researching potential risk factors for cancer, such as radiation,[4] dioxins,[5] and butadiene.[6] She has also researched the relationship between X-rays and the risk of heart disease.[7] In 1998, it was reported that she had received $2.3 million in grants from the tobacco industry-funded Center for Indoor Air Research.[8]

References

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 2017-08-31.
2. Inc., Advanced Solutions International. "Past Presidents". www.acepidemiology.org. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
3. Goldstein, Amy; Goldstein, Amy (1995-02-22). "IS MOST MD. CANCER BEHAVIORAL? RESEARCH IMPLICATES SMOKING, BAD DIET CHOICES". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
4. Schneider, Keith (1991-11-03). "Radiation Study Finds Little Risk". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
5. Pianin, Eric (2001-04-12). "Dioxin Report EPA On Hold". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
6. Hamilton, Martha M.; Swoboda, Frank; Hamilton, Martha M.; Swoboda, Frank (1991-07-21). "Chemicals at Work". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
7. Altman, Lawrence K. (1981-02-21). "X-Ray Link to Coronary Risk is Hinted". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
8. Shane, Scott (1998-11-14). "Tobacco deal would disband controversial research center Organization that gives money for pollution study considered a tobacco front". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2017-08-31.