The phrase "cancer etiology" refers to the study of the causes and origins of cancer. It involves identifying the factors or events that lead to the development of cancer in individuals. Full definition
His current research activities include the implementation of next generation sequencing technologies in a diagnostic setting and the use of this technology to better understand cancer etiology and treatment. (sciencemag.org)
O - GlcNAc not only plays a key role in signaling, in transcription and in cytoskeletal functions, but it also underlies glucose toxicity in diabetes, is important in neurodegenerative diseases and is important in cancer etiology. (asbmb.org)
Dr. Karpf is also the Vice President of the Epigenetics Society and a standing member of the NIH Cancer Etiology Study Section. (sciencemag.org)