title: Integrative cancer epidemiology--the next generation.
abstract: We outline an integrative approach to extend the boundaries of molecular cancer epidemiology by integrating modern and rapidly evolving "omics" technologies into state-of-the-art molecular epidemiology. In this way, one can comprehensively explore the mechanistic underpinnings of epidemiologic observations in cancer risk and outcome. We highlight the exciting opportunities to collaborate across large observational studies and to forge new interdisciplinary collaborative ventures.
authors.affiliation: The Dan L Duncan Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. spitz@bcm.edu
authors.forename: Margaret R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Spitz
authors.forename: Neil E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Caporaso
authors.forename: Thomas A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Sellers
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D017720:Molecular Epidemiology / Q000379:methods*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000235:genetics