Moffitt Cancer Center researcher to discuss genetic testing for cancer

April 14, 2009

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Moffitt Cancer Center researcher Susan Vadaparampil will discuss the public health perspective of genetic testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer as part of the annual D.K. Stanley Lecture at the University of Florida. Vadaparampil will present her findings at 4 p.m. Thursday in Florida Gym Room 220.

• Vadaparampil graduated from UF with a bachelor’s degree. and master’s degree in health science education. She has a master’s in public health out from Johns Hopkins University and a doctoral degree in health behavior from Indiana University.
• In 2009, she was tenured and promoted to the rank of associate member at Moffitt Cancer Center. She also holds an adjunct faculty appointment at the University of South Florida College of Public Health and is an adjunct scientist in the Clinical Genetics Branch at the National Cancer Institute.
• Vadaparampil is receiving the UF Outstanding Young Alumni Award at a ceremony on Saturday
• The D.K. Stanley Lecture is presented annually by the College of Health and Human Performance. It was established in 1986 as a memorial to Dennis Keith “Dutch” Stanley, in recognition of his many contributions to the professions of physical education, health education and recreation. Stanley had a lifelong interest in intercollegiate athletics and the athlete in the university environment.
• The D.K. Stanley Lecture is funded by the by the Frederick Family Endowment.

To arrange interviews, please contact Michele Dye at 352-392-0578, ext. 1280, or mdye@hhp.ufl.edu.