Table 2.
Summary of recommendations and proposed actions
| Meeting Recommendations | Proposed Actions |
|---|---|
| 1. Increase representation of race/ethnic populations in Cancer Epidemiology Cohort Studies | Create cohorts for American Indians/Alaska Natives; Hispanic/Latino; and Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders. Maximize potential by focusing on multiple disease/outcomes Develop less expensive ways to support cohorts |
| 2. Inclusion of special populations in cancer epidemiologic research | Include subpopulations such as SGM refugees/asylum seekers, elderly in cancer epidemiology studies Include questions about sexual orientation and gender identity on national health surveys and questionnaires Increase research on non-communicable diseases, including cancer among refugee populations and asylum seekers As cancer cohorts age, evaluate risk factors and outcomes among the elderly populations |
| 3. Examine cancer epidemiology in populations within the context of other factors such as geographic location and/or SES. | Increase research that will improve the knowledge for ways SES combines with race/ethnicity to affect cancer risks and outcomes Propose epidemiologic research that will examine cancer within geographic regions or ecological niches Examine exposures through its biological, psycho-social, environmental, and community context Integrate new technologies into epidemiologic research |
| 4. Optimize available infrastructure to support cancer epidemiologic research among understudied populations | Perform data harmonization across cohorts Link health databases to SEER registries Link non-cancer minority cohorts to cancer related databases for the creation of new cancer cohorts Developing central or universal databases for the coordination of data |
| 5. Support transdisciplinary research and training next generation | Link cancer researchers to other disciplines e.g. linking cancer epidemiologist to geographers, health economics Develop funding opportunities that will encourage and support transdisciplinary research |
| Develop and continue to support training opportunities that will continue to create the next generation of researchers |