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
editMatanoski 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Inc., Advanced Solutions International. "Past Presidents". www.acepidemiology.org. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Goldstein, Amy (1995-02-22). "IS MOST MD. CANCER BEHAVIORAL? RESEARCH IMPLICATES SMOKING, BAD DIET CHOICES". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
- ^ https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2022/genevieve-matanoski-longest-serving-bsph-faculty-member-dies-at-92
- ^ Schneider, Keith (1991-11-03). "Radiation Study Finds Little Risk". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
- ^ Pianin, Eric (2001-04-12). "Dioxin Report EPA On Hold". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
- ^ Hamilton, Martha M.; Swoboda, Frank; Hamilton, Martha M.; Swoboda, Frank (1991-07-21). "Chemicals at Work". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
- ^ Altman, Lawrence K. (1981-02-21). "X-Ray Link to Coronary Risk is Hinted". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
- ^ 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.
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