Otis Brawley
奥蒂斯·布劳利
MD
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Oncology and Epidemiology肿瘤学与流行病学彭博杰出教授
👥Biography 个人简介
Otis Brawley is a nationally recognized authority on cancer health disparities and prevention. Former Chief Medical Officer of the American Cancer Society, he has driven policy to expand colorectal screening access and reduce tobacco-related cancer deaths in underserved communities.
🧪Research Fields 研究领域
🎓Key Contributions 主要贡献
Cancer Health Disparities
Demonstrated that racial and socioeconomic disparities in cancer mortality are largely attributable to unequal access to screening and treatment rather than biological differences.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Advocacy
Led ACS evidence-based updates to colorectal screening guidelines, supporting earlier initiation of screening at age 45 to reduce incidence disparities in Black Americans.
Representative Works 代表性著作
How We Do Harm: A Doctor Breaks Ranks About Being Sick in America
St. Martin's Press (Book) (2012)
Widely-read critique of healthcare inequities and overtreatment in cancer, influencing prevention and screening policy reform.
Colorectal cancer disparities and the role of screening
CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians (2020)
Analyzes racial gaps in colorectal cancer screening uptake and outcomes, with policy recommendations to reduce mortality disparities.
🏆Awards & Recognition 奖项与荣誉
📄Data Sources 数据来源
Last updated: 2026-01-15 | All information from publicly available academic sources
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