Justin Moore, PhD, primary faculty in Center for Health, Engagement, and Transformation (CHET), and members of his lab presented impactful research at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Conference held on Sept. 18 – 21, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
This marks the 18th AACR Conference on the science of cancer health disparities. AACR is dedicated to advancing the understanding of cancer health disparities that pose significant public health challenges and affect vulnerable populations. Experts in basic, translational, clinical, population, behavioral, computational, and community-based research share ideas, explore the latest findings, and develop new research initiatives as part of the ongoing effort to reduce cancer disparities and create a healthier future for all.
The lab's highlights include presentations from:
- Sydney Howard, DrPH, MS – Mediating Effects of Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) on Historical Redlining and Breast Cancer Outcomes
- Caitlyn Grunert, MPH, MA – Fast Food, Slow Burn: Examining the Association Between Food Swamps and Dietary Inflammatory Index
- Valeria Miranda & Gabriella Beharry – Race, Skin Tone, and Skin Cancer Risk Perception: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors
- Justin Moore, PhD – Time Tells a Different Story: Sex and Age-Related Differences in 1-, 3-, and 5-Year Survival for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer in Georgia
Dr. Moore also served as a session chair for an AACR Lightning Lecture panel on Sept. 19, moderating nine total lectures in a contribution to the national conversation on cancer health disparities.