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Xiaomei Ma, PhD

Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases); Co-Leader, Cancer Prevention and Control

Dr. Xiaomei Ma’s research interests lie in the etiology of cancer, especially pediatric cancer. Dr. Ma has studied the role of a variety of environmental exposures, including air pollution, in relation to the risk of cancer in children. Along with other Affiliated Faculty members, she is initiating a series of projects to assess ambient temperature during pregnancy as a possible risk factor for different types of childhood cancer.