Emory Prevention Research Center at the Southwest Ga Cancer Coalition
Research ServicesGeorgia, United States2-10 Employees
The Emory Prevention Research Center (EPRC) is a collaborative effort between the Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition and the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, based in Albany, Georgia. The center conducts research on cancer prevention and promotes evidence-based approaches to prevention and control in southwest Georgia. It emphasizes community-based prevention and seeks to reduce health disparities in the rural communities of the region. Its primary prevention focus targets modifiable cancer risk factors, including tobacco use, physical activity, and nutrition, with an emphasis on reducing overweight and obesity. Positioned within the research services field, the center links academic public health expertise with local health initiatives to support practical cancer prevention efforts in the region. Its work is shaped by input from community partners, guiding priorities and themes for prevention work in rural southwest Georgia.