University of Kentucky
Prevention Research Center

Center’s Web site*

First funded: 2000

 

Core Research Focus

Preventing and controlling cancer among residents in rural, Appalachian Kentucky.

 

Core Research Projects

Current (2004–2009)
Prevention and Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer in Appalachian Kentucky
Increasing screening rates for residents aged 50-64 years by educating the community about the risk of colorectal cancer, and training primary care practice physicians to counsel and screen middle-aged patients.
Principal Investigator:
Mark Dignan, mdignan@prc.uky.edu

Past (2000-2004)
Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening in Appalachian Kentucky

 

Special Interest Projects (SIPs) by Focus Area

Cancer
SIP# 03-2002	Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network

Community Health
SIP# 06-2001	Prevention Research Centers and Health Services Research

Oral Health
SIP# 02-2001	Oral Health Network Supports Oral Health Research

 

Contact Information

Center
University of Kentucky
Prevention Research Center
CC444 Roach Building
800 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40536-0093

Principal Investigator/Director
Mark Dignan, PhD
Phone: (859) 323-4708
Fax: (859) 257-0017
E-mail: Mbdign2@email.uky.edu

Deputy Director
Carol White, MPH
Phone: (859) 323-4772
Fax: (859) 257-0017
E-mail: crwhite3@email.uky.edu

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