Elizabeth Ward
Elizabeth Ward — Cancer epidemiology expert: occupational & environmental carcinogens based in Asheville, North Carolina. 40 years of experience with specialization in Cancer epidemiology, toxic exposures, environmental carcinogens.
Cancer epidemiology expert: occupational & environmental carcinogens
Asheville, North Carolina$450–$750/hr
40
Years
Key Metrics
40
Years
About
I am an internationally recognized cancer epidemiologist with over 40 years of experience in occupational and environmental cancer research. Broad knowledge of carcinogenic exposures including PCBs, PFAS, ethylene oxide, vinyl chloride, styrene, 1,3-butadiene, tetrachloroethylene, ortho-toluidine, particulate air pollution. Author of Cancer Chapter in "Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury, 7th ed." Participated in multiple International Agency Working Groups on Evaluation of Carcinogens, Served on NCI Board of Scientific Counselors for the NCI Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, Chair of Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee for the World Trade Center Health Program. Authored or co-authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. Litigation experience includes environmental, medical ad occupational contaminants.
Cancer epidemiology, toxic exposures, environmental carcinogens
Education
PhD in Epidemiology
University of Pennsylvania
1977–1983
Experience
Senior Vice President, Intramural Research
American Cancer Society
2010–2016
Managing Director and Vice President, Surveillance and Health Policy Research
American Cancer Society
2002–2010
Chief, Industrywide Studies Branch
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
1995–2002
Epidemiologist/Section Chief
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
1983–1995
Consultant, expert witnessCurrent
Cline-Ward LLC
2016–Present
Awards
USPHS Meritorious Service Medal "in recognition of a notable career" (1981-2002) at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, for “conducting groundbreaking research and providing leadership to major epidemiologic studies.” (2004)
U.S Public Health Service · 2004
Distinguished Lecture Award, Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch, National Cancer Institute, Title: Overview of World Trade Canter Exposures and Cancer Studies. April 18,2023
Occupational and Environmental Cancer Branch, NIH · 2023
Calum S. Muir Memorial Award for enduring dedication to excellence in cancer surveillance, research, and cancer registration and generous contributions of service and leadership to the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) community. (2012)
North American Association of Central Cancer Registries · 2012
Publications
1
Chapter 21: Cancer in Occupational and Environmental Health. Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury, 7th edition.
Oxford University Press · 2018
chapter
2
Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, Featuring Cancer in Men and Women Age 20–49 Years
Journal of the National Cancer Institute · 2019
journal
Key Metrics
40
Years Experience