Genevieve Matanoski

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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

Matanoski 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

  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.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ↑ Goldstein, Amy (1995-02-22). "IS MOST MD. CANCER BEHAVIORAL? RESEARCH IMPLICATES SMOKING, BAD DIET CHOICES". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
  4. ↑ "Genevieve Matanoski, Longest-Serving BSPH Faculty Member, Dies at 92 | Johns Hopkins | Bloomberg School of Public Health". 19 October 2022.
  5. ↑ Schneider, Keith (1991-11-03). "Radiation Study Finds Little Risk". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
  6. ↑ Pianin, Eric (2001-04-12). "Dioxin Report EPA On Hold". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
  7. ↑ Hamilton, Martha M.; Swoboda, Frank; Hamilton, Martha M.; Swoboda, Frank (1991-07-21). "Chemicals at Work". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
  8. ↑ Altman, Lawrence K. (1981-02-21). "X-Ray Link to Coronary Risk is Hinted". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
  9. ↑ 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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