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| Cheng Peng, ScD |
Cheng Peng, ScD, of the Channing Division of Network Medicine, received the Awesome Games Done Quick Award from the Prevent Cancer Foundation for her project, “Dietary Prevention of Breast Cancer Among High-Risk Individuals.” This award recognizes research and proposals that support cancer prevention.
Peng’s project focuses on using genetic risk scores, mammographic density and metabolomics data to develop an actionable strategy to promote intake of carotenoids — plant pigments commonly found in red, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables — which may reduce breast cancer risk and prevent cancer.
Peng intends to further explore the underlying biology linking carotenoids intake and reduced breast cancer risk using pre-diagnostic metabolomics information. This work will help to integrate dietary recommendations into personalized plans to reduce breast cancer risk and motivate women at high risk to make lifestyle and behavior changes.
The Prevent Cancer Foundation is the only U.S.-based nonprofit organization solely dedicated to cancer prevention and early detection.
