Leah M. Ferrucciمشاهده پروفایل
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Leah M. Ferrucci, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health. She holds a PhD in nutritional cancer epidemiology from Yale University and an MPH in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the same institution, with a BA from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on modifiable cancer risk factors, including nutrition, ultraviolet radiation exposure, and lifestyle interventions for cancer survivors. PhD, Yale University (2009) MPH, Yale School of Public Health (2006) BA, University of Pennsylvania Dr. Ferrucci's research interests span nutritional cancer epidemiology, obesity, metabolomics, microbiome, and behavioral interventions in cancer survivorship. She investigates diet quality, energy balance, and lifestyle modifications in breast and ovarian cancer survivors, with a strong emphasis on translating findings into practical interventions. Her work also addresses indoor tanning behaviors and UV exposure in skin cancer prevention. Her recent publications highlight a consistent focus on lifestyle interventions during and after cancer treatment, particularly in breast and ovarian cancers. Themes include weight management, dietary patterns, physical activity, chemotherapy outcomes, and health disparities. Her studies often employ clinical trials, longitudinal analyses, and mixed-methods approaches, contributing to evidence-based oncology care. Loan Repayment Program, National Cancer Institute (2013) Outstanding Student Paper Prize, American College of Epidemiology (2009) Best Poster Award, American Society of Preventive Oncology (2014) Dr. Ferrucci collaborates extensively with leading researchers such as Melinda Irwin, Tara Sanft, and Brenda Cartmel on large-scale trials like LEAN and ENICTO. These projects evaluate the impact of diet and exercise on cancer treatment completion, pathologic response, and quality of life. She is also involved in research on structural racism and health disparities in obesity-related cancers among minority populations. While no formal lab is mentioned, her work is embedded within the Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital research ecosystem.










