Biological Basis of Alcohol-Induced Cancer

In the recent years, a significant amount of research has emerged connecting the link between alcohol and cancer. The field has rapidly advanced, especially since the complex connection between alcohol and cancer has several unique sub areas that are being investigated. This proceedings volume will contain chapters based upon the presentation of the 2nd International Conference on Alcohol and Cancer in Colorado, 2013. The various topics explore the affects of alcohol on: liver and breast cancer; cell signaling and cancer; stem cells; biomarkers and metabolomics; aerodigestive cancers; cancer and the immune system and more.

About the Author

Vasilils Vasiliou, Ph.D., is a Professor of Molecular Toxicology and Director of the Toxicology Graduate Program at the University of Colorado in Denver. He is a reviewer for several journals including Alcohol&Alcoholism, Cancer Letters, International Journal of Cancer. Dr. Vasiliou is also the Editor of the journal, Human Genomics, and also serves on the Editorial Board of several journals, including Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology. He is a co-editor of Springer publication, Alcohol and Cancer.

Samir Zakhari, Ph.D., is the Senior Vice President of Science at the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. Prior to Dr. Zakhari's current position, he was the Director of Basic Research at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism at the NIH. He is a co-editor of Springer publication, Alcohol and Cancer.

Helmut K. Seitz, MD, is a Distinguished Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Alcohol Research at the University Heidelberg. He is also the Director of the Salem Medical Center at the University of Heidelberg.

Jan B. Hoek, Ph.D., is a Professor of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology, as well as Vice-Chair of Research at Thomas Jefferson University.