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“Cancer is one of two leading causes of death, yet we repeatedly see that certain groups fare worse when it comes to outcomes. To eliminate these poorer health outcomes for minority and underserved populations has always been my motivation to pursue work in public health and cancer health disparities-related research.”
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Science Spotlight
Scientist: Jianyong "Jamie" Wu, assistant professor, Division of Environmental Health Sciences
Research summary: Wu recently published a study focused on using AI to better understand the environmental drivers of fine particulate matter in wildfire smoke.
Study’s aim: "We want to find ways to help mitigate harmful wildfire smoke, and understanding the various factors that contribute is an important step forward."
Key finding: "The findings advance understanding of the complex mechanisms driving wildfire smoke emissions and emphasize the urgent need for geographically tailored adaptation strategies."
How could this advance your field, and patient care? "This study advances environmental health research by demonstrating how interpretable AI can reveal the complex environmental drivers of wildfire smoke. The framework supports region-specific mitigation and public health strategies to address rising wildfire risks."
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