Dr. Roberd "Robin" Bostick
Professor of Epidemiology
Rollins School of Public Health
Professor of Hematology & Medical Oncology
Emory University's School of Medicine and Winship Cancer Institute
Dr. Bostick is interested in a wide range of topics surrounding the epidemiology of cancer and cancer biomarkers. He is working to help develop simple tests that would indicate a person was at risk for developing cancer. In this interview he talks with us about his research into the relationship between diet and cancer. He also discussed the important topic of how the public should interpret medical information presented in the news and popular press.
Interview Questions
About Dr. Bostick
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7sec
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When and how did you come to Emory?
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36sec
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How did you first become interested in cancer research?
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2min
48sec
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Did you perform any type of research as an undergraduate?
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1min
13sec
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What is epidemiology?
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58sec
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How do you use epidemiology to study cancer?
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3min
47sec
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What types of cancer have you investigated?
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17sec
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What are your current research projects?
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7min
3sec
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Do you involve undergraduate students in your research?
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49sec
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Do you involve graduate students/post-docs in your research?
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1min
9sec
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What is the current state of epidemiology and cancer?
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1min
10sec
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