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Exploring the science of human health, from emerging therapies and cancer biology to the changing role of technology in care.

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01Cell & gene therapy

This focus considers emerging approaches to cell and gene therapy, the evidence needed to evaluate them, and the questions that connect discovery with responsible medical research.

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02Vaccine research

A focus on rigorous assessment of vaccine-related research questions, with attention to study design, data quality, ethical standards, and the interpretation of findings.

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03Regenerative medicine

Research interests include regenerative medicine developments and the evidence and approval pathways associated with emerging therapies.

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04Epigenetics

A research interest in epigenetic processes and their relationship to human health, bringing biological questions into a broader medical research context.

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05COVID-19 vaccines & child health

An area of interest focused on the effects of COVID-19 vaccination in children. Research questions require careful age-specific evaluation, appropriate oversight, and balanced interpretation of evidence.

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06Cannabis & adolescent health

This research interest concerns marijuana use among teenagers aged 13–19, with attention to health-related outcomes, careful study design, and the ethical protections required for research involving young people.

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07AI in health & healthcare

Questions include how AI affects health and healthcare practice, how its impact can be evaluated, and how research can inform responsible adoption.

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08Cancer research

Listed cancer interests include adrenal cortex carcinoma, chronic myeloid leukemia, Ewing sarcoma, eye cancer, gallbladder cancer, hairy cell leukemia, hepatoblastoma, and Kaposi sarcoma.

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