Rebecca L. Siegel, MPH
Senior Scientific Director
Cancer Surveillance Research
At ACS since 2005
Rebecca Siegel, MPH, is a cancer epidemiologist and Senior Scientific Director of Surveillance Research at the American Cancer Society. She directs the production of 7 Facts & Figures publications and their accompanying scientific articles. She’s the lead author of:
- Annual Cancer Statistics article and annual Colorectal Cancer Statistics published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
- Their related educational publications Cancer Facts & Figures and Colorectal Cancer Facts & Figures
Research focus and accomplishments
Siegel’s other research focuses on disparities in cancer incidence and mortality with an emphasis on colorectal cancer, particularly early-onset disease. Her research contributed to a shift in the age at which the American Cancer Society recommends beginning colorectal cancer screening, from age 50 to age 45, and she serves as a scientific advisor on research initiatives in this area.
Publications
Siegel has led or coauthored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and several book chapters. See her complete list of publications on her Google Scholar page .
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Education
- MPH: Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
- BS: Genetics, University of Georgia