Dr. Wiemels is a professor in the Center for Genetic Epidemiology at USC studying the molecular epidemiology of childhood cancers, particularly childhood leukemia and brain cancer. His work concentrates on etiology and prevention, incorporating concepts of genetic susceptibility and interaction with environmental exposures and infections. His research group is focused on the interaction of inherited genetics and environmental factors to cause specific mutational and epigenetic changes, and the specific timing of these events during the development of the child. Dr. Wiemels is currently an Associate Director of the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (NCCC) at USC.
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