Lessons from Toxicology
The reproductive toxicity of phthalates has been known since the 1990’s.
Lifelong Impact on Mammary Gland
Suzanne E. Fenton, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, focuses on the role of environmental chemicals in breast development and function in utero.
Mycoestrogens in Girls Growth and Development
Elisa V. Bandera, MD, PhD, The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, explains that despite extensive research and interest in endocrine disruptors.
Pregnancy, Obesity, and Basal-like Breast Cancer
Epidemiologic and experimental data have shown that a full term pregnancy reduces breast cancer risk.
Future of Breast Cancer Research
Linda Birnbaum, Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, discusses the future of federally conducted and supported research on breast cancer and the environment.
Windows of Susceptibility: Menopause
One ‘window of susceptibility’ that may represent periods of particular vulnerability to specific chemical, dietary, or psychosocial stresses that influence breast cancer risk is menopause. Speakers in this session are: […]
UCTV
Showcasing the excellence and diversity of the nation’s premier research university, UCTV embraces the core missions of the University of California.
Breast Biologues
Explore environmental influences on the development of breast cancers with this animated short. Get a greater understanding of the biology of the breast and how developmentally specific exposures may affect […]
Of Mice and Women
Mary-Helen Barcellos-Hoff, describes the interface between basic science research and development of treatments and prevention strategies for breast cancer.
UCTV
Showcasing the excellence and diversity of the nation’s premier research university, UCTV embraces the core missions of the University of California.
