Kathy Helzlsouer

Kathy Helzlsouer is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University. She serves as Director of the Prevention and Research Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, focusing on cancer etiology, prevention, and women's health. Her work bridges clinical translational research with public health initiatives.

• Education: MD, MHA

Research Interests: Her research spans epidemiology, cancer prevention, nutrition, endogenous hormones, and risk assessment. She investigates the interplay between genetic polymorphisms, inflammatory responses, and cancer development, particularly in breast and ovarian cancers.

Scientific Awards:

• Alpha Omega Alpha (Honor Society)
• Delta Omega (Public Health Honor Society)
• Public Health Honor Society, Alpha Chapter
• Distinguished Alumnus in Medicine, St. Francis University, Loretto, PA (1994)
• Maryland’s Top 100 Women (2006)
• Maryland Health Care Heroes (2007)

Advising & Collaborations: While no student names are listed, her publications reflect collaborations with researchers in epidemiology, genetics, and oncology. She has contributed to studies on NSAIDs, obesity-related genes, and inflammatory markers in cancer contexts.