MANGILAO, Guam\u2014Eight University of Guam graduate students have each received a Cancer Research Center scholarship covering tuition and fees for the fall 2011 and spring 2012 semesters.
\nThe scholarships are funded through the University of Guam\u2019s Cancer Research Center.<\/p>\n
Each of the scholars is pursuing a research project on a cancer-related issue. Scholars include:<\/p>\n
* Sara Namazi, a Master of Science in Environmental Science major, is studying possible links between indoor radon as a contributing factor leading to lung cancer.
\n* Joanna Caasi, a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology student, is studying the psychological health of cancer patients and their caregivers and attitudes about seeking psychological help.
\n* Perinne Cruz, a Micronesian Studies graduate student, is studying Guam\u2019s adolescents and their knowledge of the link between lifestyle and cancer.
\n* Melani Montano, a Micronesian Studies graduate student, is studying the utilization of the geographical information system as a tool for studies of environmental factors and their correlation to cancer.
\n* Johnny Silbanuz, a Master in Public Administration student, is studying the effectiveness of tobacco use policies as they relate to UOG and GCC students.
\n* Bradley Halbert, a pre-Environmental Science major is doing research prior to selecting his research topic.
\n* John Howard, a Master of Public Administration major, plans to develop materials in Chuukese on the health risks of beetle nut.
\n* Angelica Okada, a Micronesian Studies graduate student, is studying the social, emotional and financial effects of cancer on the members of the Pacific Association of Radiation Survivors. [B][I](UOG)[\/I][\/B]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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