Publications by authors named "J M Faupel-Badger"

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  • The term 'precancer' describes an early stage of abnormal cell development that diverges from normal tissue due to specific molecular and phenotypic changes, making these cells less reliant on typical growth signals.
  • Defining precancer is complex, and while histopathologists can identify cancerous tissues through significant changes, distinguishing precancer from non-cancerous tissues is still a work in progress in both research and clinical settings.
  • The text proposes a conceptual framework to better define precancer, focusing on molecular, pathological, clinical, and epidemiological criteria to enhance understanding and potential early interventions.
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Cancer prevention is central to efforts to control the burden of cancer. We propose a new terminology framework to help guide these efforts and promote a key equity principle: "equal care for equal risk."

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Translational science education and training (E&T) aims to prepare the translational workforce to accelerate progress along the translational pipeline toward solutions that improve human health. In 2020-2021, the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) Education Branch conducted a scoping review of the E&T literature with this focus. The review used the methodological framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly taxed scientific research and seems to have exacerbated existing inequities within the research field, particularly for early-stage investigators (ESIs). This study examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on traditionally underrepresented ESIs enrolled in an NIH-supported study evaluating the effectiveness of developmental networks, grant writing coaching, and mentoring on research career advancement. The survey consisted of 24 closed-ended (quantitative) and 4 open-ended questions (qualitative) linked to a participant's ability to meet grant submission deadlines, research and professional development disruptions, stress level, career transition level, self-efficacy and management of scholarly tasks, and familial responsibilities.

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The National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS) seeks to improve upon the translational process to advance research and treatment across all diseases and conditions and bring these interventions to all who need them. Addressing the racial/ethnic health disparities and health inequities that persist in screening, diagnosis, treatment, and health outcomes (e.g.

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