Valerie Beral
Valerie Beral
Valerie Beral (pronunciation: vuh-LEH-ree beh-RAL) is a renowned epidemiologist and academic, best known for her significant contributions to the understanding of breast cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV).
Etymology
The name 'Valerie' is of Latin origin, derived from the word 'valere', which means 'to be strong'. The surname 'Beral' is less common and its etymology is not well-documented.
Career
Valerie Beral is the director of the Cancer Epidemiology Unit at the University of Oxford. She has led several major studies investigating the causes and prevention of cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Her research has particularly focused on the role of reproductive, hormonal, and infectious agents in cancer.
Contributions
Beral is known for her work on the Million Women Study, a national study investigating the effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on women's health. She has also been instrumental in research on the link between HPV and cervical cancer, leading to the development of the HPV vaccine.
Related Terms
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns, and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
- Breast Cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV): A group of more than 200 related viruses, some of which are spread through sexual contact and can cause cancer.
- Cancer Epidemiology Unit: A research unit focusing on the study of cancer within populations.
- University of Oxford: A prestigious university located in Oxford, England.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): A treatment for symptoms of menopause that involves supplementing the body with hormones that it is no longer making.
- Cervical Cancer: A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, often linked to HPV infection.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Valerie Beral
- Wikipedia's article - Valerie Beral
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