Economic Models of Colorectal Cancer Screening in Average-Risk Adults Workshop Summary (2005) / Chapter Skim
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Appendix C Workshop Speaker and Staff Biographies
Appendix C Workshop Speaker and Staff Biographies
Pages 39-44
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Since coming to NCI his research has focused on the economic burden of cancer to individuals and society; the acquisition and analysis of economic data on cancer prevention and control from controlled trials and from administrative records; evaluation and development of methodology and analytical tools for modeling and estimating the cost-effectiveness of specific cancer prevention and control interventions; programs and policies; the relationship of socioeconomic status, community structure, and health system organization to access to and use of cancer prevention and control services; and the financial structure of research support in the context of the changing system of healthcare delivery organization and financing.
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In addition, Dr. Kuntz has extensive modeling experience in the clinical area of cardiovascular disease, conducting economic analyses on treatment and diagnostic approaches for patients with suspected carotid disease, patients after myocardial infarction, patients with stable chest pain, and primary prevention.
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In the first area, Dr. Ladabaum's research has centered on decision analytic models of colorectal cancer screening and chemoprevention in persons at average or above average risk for colorectal cancer and has included evaluations of management strategies for dyspepsia, screening for hepatocellular carcinoma, and evaluation and pharmacotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome.
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His main areas of interest include heart disease prevention, colorectal cancer screening, and disease management for common chronic illnesses such as diabetes, depression, heart failure, and chronic pain. He has conducted research examining the role of literacy in physician-patient communication and its effect on health outcomes, including racial/ethnic disparities Deborah Schrag, M.D., M.P.H., is a health services researcher in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
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She has authored several studies documenting low rates of use for colorectal cancer screening tests in the United States, and is currently overseeing a study evaluating the complication rate in colonoscopies performed in asymptomatic persons. She provides medical and scientific consultation for the multi-year federal colorectal cancer action campaign, "Screen for Life", which is entering its fifth year.
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In her recent work she has applied findings from epidemiologic studies to develop interventions to increase regular cancer screening behaviors, for cancers where the epidemiologic evidence supports the use of screening tests (e.g., cervical cancer) or to educate physicians and patients about the risks and benefits of tests with uncertain efficacy (e.g., prostate specific antigen)
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