Science Café: Early-onset breast cancer and opportunities for prevention

A conversation about breast cancer in young women, why incidence rates are on the rise, and how Silent Spring Institute is uniquely positioned to advance research on this critical public health issue. 

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

12:30-2:00 PM  (ZOOM)

Featuring: Dr. Mary Beth Terry, executive director of Silent Spring Institute and professor of epidemiology at Columbia University

Moderated by: Dr. Beth Whelan, Silent Spring board member and retired senior research epidemiologist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Upcoming Science Cafés:

Massachusetts PFAS and Your Health Study
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 12:30-2 PM | Zoom
Featuring Senior Scientist Dr. Laurel Schaider and Staff Scientist Emily Heckel

Healthy Homes
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 | 12:30-2 PM | Zoom
Featuring Associate Director of Research Operations and Research Scientist Dr. Robin Dodson and Amanda Reddy, Executive Director of the National Center for Healthy Housing

The Science Café speaker series features conversations with experts on a variety of topics related to breast cancer and environmental health, and is made possible thanks to generous contributions to Silent Spring Institute.