Global Health Institute

Christopher Loffredo, Ph.D., will discuss a study examining why some rural communities in Thailand face much higher rates of liver and bile duct cancer than others. Using interviews and observations, the research identifies how factors like unsafe pesticide use, contaminated drinking water, and diet increase cancer risk in lowland villages, while strong local health systems and community support reduce risk in mountainous villages.

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Christopher Loffredo, Ph.D, is an internationally known researcher and educator in the fields of global cancer epidemiology and birth defects. His research focuses on environmental and genetic causes, especially on the roles that genetics play in mediating the risks from environmental chemical exposures. His research spans liver, bladder, and lung cancer in relation to chronic infections such as hepatitis C, as well as environmental factors such as pesticides and secondhand smoke.