Professor and Martin D. Abeloff, MD Scholar in Cancer Prevention
Department of Epidemiology
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health;
Associate Director of Population Sciences
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
For her internationally recognized contributions to cancer epidemiology and translational research, including her fundamental advancement of the understanding of prostate cancer development, progression, and prevention. Dr. Platz pioneered evidence linking intraprostatic inflammation to prostate cancer risk, identified telomere length patterns as powerful prognostic biomarkers, and demonstrated protective associations between statin use, cholesterol levels, and disease lethality. Her work has also revealed digoxin as a novel preventive and therapeutic candidate. Through visionary leadership and multidisciplinary collaborations, Dr. Platz has effectively shaped modern strategies for prostate cancer control and population health.
The AACR-American Cancer Society Award for Research Excellence in Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention was established by the AACR and the American Cancer Society in 1992 to recognize outstanding research accomplishments in the fields of cancer epidemiology, biomarkers, and prevention. To learn more, please visit the press release.
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