“ I think the more voices , the more perspectives you can bring together in a room , the more likely you can come up with real practical and impactful solutions ,” Wieser says . “ Having the diversity of opinions at the table is critical , and it allows us to innovate and come up with ideas , knowledge and experience around solutions that can change the world and can change people ' s lives . So , I think it ' s a wonderful opportunity .”
A wonderful opportunity Goodarzi hopes to continue to foster .
“ A transdisciplinary approach to research and development is crucial in understanding and preventing cancer because it brings together the vitally diverse expertise that is needed to address complex challenges ,” Goodarzi says . “ By integrating knowledge from the environmental , building , earth and life sciences , together with oncology , public health and engineering , researchers can work directly with policymakers , communicators and health advocates to develop comprehensive strategies and new tools for risk assessment , prevention and treatment .
“ Such a fundamentally collaborative effort not only enhances our understanding of how environmental factors contribute , but also fosters innovative solutions that are more effective in safeguarding public health .”
To sign up for the study and get your home tested , visit the Evict Radon National Study webpage .
Aaron Goodarzi is a professor in the departments of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Oncology at the Cumming School of Medicine ( CSM ). He is the lead of the Evict Radon National Study and the director of the Robson DNA Science Centre , and director of the Charbonneau Microscopy Facility at the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute at the CSM .
Mike Wieser is a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Faculty of Science and also member of the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute at the CSM .
Josh Taron is associate dean ( Research and Innovation ) at the School of Architecture , Planning and Landscape where he runs the Laboratory for Integrative Design .
Doreen Ezeife is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Oncology at the Cumming School of Medicine ( CSM ) and a member of the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute at the CSM .
The Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute
The Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute brings together scientists and clinicians to integrate research and care cross disciplines – from understanding and preventing cancer , to transforming its detection and treatment , to improving life with and after cancer . Learn more about Charbonneau
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