Christopher Loffredo
School of Medicine
August 1, 2025
News: Georgetown Faculty Share Research and Explore Collaborations on Global Cervical Cancer
The Global Cancer Collaborative, a joint initiative between the Georgetown University Global Health Institute and the Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, hosted a seminar on cervical cancer.
May 18, 2024
News: The Landscape of Etiological Patterns of Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma in Thailand
The Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center's Christopher Loffredo co-first authored this article in the International Journal of Cancer, where he identified shared risk factors between two major liver cancers and discussed their implications for future…
April 11, 2024
News: Cervical Cancer Screening Outcomes for HIV-Positive Women in the Lubombo and Manzini Regions of Eswatini
Published in PLOS Global Public Health by researchers at the Center for Global Health Practice and Impact and the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, this study describes the prevalence and predictors of a positive visual inspection with acetic…
November 20, 2020
News: New Office for Global Oncology Launched at Georgetown Lombardi Center
The new Office for Global Oncology at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center will promote truly global collaboration on cancer care, control, and prevention. It will be led by Chris Loffredo, a professor of oncology and biostatistics…
December 8, 2025
Understanding Liver Cancer Risks in Thai Communities Through Local Lifestyles and Practices Event
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…
Georgetown Faculty Share Research and Explore Collaborations on Global Cervical Cancer Feature
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide, with nearly 90% of deaths occurring in low-and middle-income countries.
To learn about efforts to advance prevention, care, and access, the Global Cancer Collaborative invited…
Global Health Institute Celebrates the 2024-2025 Cohort Global Health Student Fellows Feature
Since its launch in 2017, the Global Health Student Fellows program, coordinated by the Georgetown University Global Health Institute, has welcomed nearly 200 students from 30 nationalities. The 2024-2025 cohort, comprising 27 fellows, is the…
Global Cancer Collaborative Launched by the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Global Health Institute Feature
Cancer is a leading global health challenge. A report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer estimated 20 million new cancer cases and 9.7 million cancer-related deaths worldwide in 2022. With an aging global population and shifting risk…
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