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Biography of Maria Teresa Landi, an Italian-American epidemiologist

Maria Teresa Landi is an Italian-American epidemiologist known for her research in the field of cancer epidemiology. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of the genetic and environmental factors influencing cancer risk.

Early Life and Education[edit]

Maria Teresa Landi was born in Italy. She pursued her medical degree at the University of Milan, where she developed an interest in epidemiology and public health. Following her graduation, she completed a residency in internal medicine before moving to the United States to further her studies.

Career[edit]

Landi began her career at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the United States, where she focused on the study of lung cancer and melanoma. Her work at the NCI involved large-scale epidemiological studies that examined the interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental exposures in cancer development.

Research Contributions[edit]

Landi's research has been pivotal in identifying genetic markers associated with increased cancer risk. She has been involved in numerous studies that have explored the role of genetic polymorphisms in cancer susceptibility. Her work has also highlighted the impact of environmental factors, such as tobacco smoke and ultraviolet radiation, on cancer incidence.

Collaborations and Projects[edit]

Throughout her career, Landi has collaborated with international researchers and institutions to advance the field of cancer epidemiology. She has been a key figure in several consortia that aim to pool data from diverse populations to better understand cancer etiology.

Awards and Recognition[edit]

Maria Teresa Landi has received numerous awards for her contributions to medical research. Her work has been recognized by various professional organizations, and she is frequently invited to speak at international conferences on cancer research.

Personal Life[edit]

Landi is known for her dedication to mentoring young scientists and fostering a collaborative research environment. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures.

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-'''Maria Teresa Landi''' is an Italian-born American [[epidemiologist]] and [[geneticist]] known for her significant contributions to the field of [[genetic epidemiology]]. She is currently a Senior Investigator at the [[National Institutes of Health]] (NIH), where she leads the Genetic Epidemiology Branch (GEB) in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG).
+{{short description|Biography of Maria Teresa Landi, an Italian-American epidemiologist}}
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-== Early Life and Education ==
+'''Maria Teresa Landi''' is an Italian-American [[epidemiologist]] known for her research in the field of [[cancer epidemiology]]. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of the genetic and environmental factors influencing cancer risk.
-Maria Teresa Landi was born in [[Italy]]. She completed her medical degree at the [[University of Pisa]], specializing in [[Internal Medicine]]. She later obtained a Ph.D. in [[Epidemiology]] from the [[University of Turin]].
-== Career ==
+==Early Life and Education==
-Landi began her career as a researcher at the [[National Cancer Institute]] (NCI) in Bethesda, Maryland. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of the genetic basis of [[cancer]], particularly [[lung cancer]] and [[melanoma]]. Her research focuses on the integration of [[genomic]], [[epigenomic]], and [[environmental]] data to identify individuals at high risk of developing cancer.
+Maria Teresa Landi was born in Italy. She pursued her medical degree at the [[University of Milan]], where she developed an interest in epidemiology and public health. Following her graduation, she completed a residency in internal medicine before moving to the United States to further her studies.
-== Research ==
+==Career==
-Landi's research has led to the identification of several novel [[cancer susceptibility genes]] and [[biomarkers]] for lung cancer and melanoma. Her work has also contributed to the development of [[risk prediction models]] for these cancers, which are used to guide [[cancer screening]] and [[prevention]] strategies.
+Landi began her career at the [[National Cancer Institute]] (NCI) in the United States, where she focused on the study of [[lung cancer]] and [[melanoma]]. Her work at the NCI involved large-scale epidemiological studies that examined the interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental exposures in cancer development.
-== Awards and Honors ==
+===Research Contributions===
-Landi has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the NIH Director's Award and the NCI Women Scientist Advisors' Mentoring and Leadership Award.
+Landi's research has been pivotal in identifying genetic markers associated with increased cancer risk. She has been involved in numerous studies that have explored the role of [[genetic polymorphisms]] in cancer susceptibility. Her work has also highlighted the impact of environmental factors, such as [[tobacco smoke]] and [[ultraviolet radiation]], on cancer incidence.
-== References ==
+[[File:Maria_Teresa_Landi.png|thumb|right|Maria Teresa Landi]]
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-[[Category:Epidemiologists]]
+===Collaborations and Projects===
-[[Category:Geneticists]]
+Throughout her career, Landi has collaborated with international researchers and institutions to advance the field of cancer epidemiology. She has been a key figure in several consortia that aim to pool data from diverse populations to better understand cancer etiology.
-[[Category:Italian scientists]]
-[[Category:American scientists]]
-[[Category:Women in science]]
-[[Category:University of Pisa alumni]]
-[[Category:University of Turin alumni]]
-[[Category:National Institutes of Health people]]
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+==Awards and Recognition==
+Maria Teresa Landi has received numerous awards for her contributions to medical research. Her work has been recognized by various professional organizations, and she is frequently invited to speak at international conferences on cancer research.
+==Personal Life==
+Landi is known for her dedication to mentoring young scientists and fostering a collaborative research environment. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures.
+==Related pages==
+* [[Epidemiology]]
+* [[Cancer research]]
+* [[National Cancer Institute]]
+* [[Genetic epidemiology]]
+[[Category:Italian epidemiologists]]
+[[Category:American epidemiologists]]
+[[Category:Women epidemiologists]]
+[[Category:Living people]]