Sue Ann Ingles

Sue Ann Ingles is an Associate Professor in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on genetic and epidemiological factors influencing cancer risk, particularly in underrepresented populations. She has a strong emphasis on disparities in outcomes for conditions like prostate cancer, breast cancer, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, leveraging multi-ancestry genomic studies and polygenic risk scores.

Her work integrates molecular genetics with public health perspectives, addressing how genetic variants, environmental exposures, and sociocultural factors intersect to affect disease susceptibility. Recent studies include identifying novel susceptibility loci for prostate cancer in African ancestry populations and analyzing risk modifiers for breast cancer subtypes. She also investigates reproductive health outcomes, such as the relationship between urinary biomarkers and pubertal development.

Ingles' publications span over three decades, reflecting her expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, and translational research. Her findings contribute to personalized risk assessment and public health strategies to mitigate health disparities in cancer and pregnancy-related conditions.