DeAnn Lazovich, M.P.H., Ph.D.

Ph.D. in Epidemiology, University of Washington

M.P.H. in Epidemiology, University of Washington

B.S. in Health Science, California State University, Fresno, CA

Courses

Fundamentals of Epidemiology (PubH 6320)

Spring 2010
6320: Fundamentals of Epidemiology

Research Interests:

Cancer prevention and control; cancer etiology and epidemiology; melanoma, skin cancer etiology and prevention.

Member: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
(http://www.cancer.umn.edu/)

Recent Publications:

Bernat D, Lazovich D, Chen V, Forster J. Variation in adolescent smoking among sixty geo-political units and association with area-level sociodemographic characteristics. Prev Chronic Dis. In press.

Johnson JR, Lacey Jr JV, Lazovich D, Geller MA, Schairer C, Schatzkin A, Flood A. Menopausal hormone therapy and risk of colorectal cancer. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2009 Jan;18(1):196-203.

Cokkinides V, Weinstock M, Lazovich D, Ward E, Thun M. Indoor tanning use among adolescents in the United States, 1998 to 2004. Cancer. 2009 Jan 1;115(1):190-8.

Ahmed RL, Prizment A, Lazovich D, Schmitz KH, Folsom AR. Lymphedema and quality of life in breast cancer survivors: the Iowa Women’s Health Study. J Clin Oncol. 2008;26:5689-5696.

Jones R, Mongin S, Lazovich D, Church T, Yeazel M. Validity of self-report for four colorectal cancer screening modalities in a general population: differences over time and by intervention assignment. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2008;17(4): 777-84.

Lazovich D, Stryker J, Mayer J, Hillhouse J, Dennis L, Pichon L, Pagoto S, Heckman C, Olson A, Cokkinides V, Thompson K. Measuring non-solar tanning behavior: indoor and sunless tanning. Arch Dermatol. 2008 Feb;144(2):225-30.

Robien K, Cutler GJ, Lazovich D. Vitamin D intake and breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women: the Iowa Women’s Health Study. Cancer Causes Control. 2007;18(7):775-782.

Lando H A, Hennrikus D, Boyle R, Lazovich D, Stafne E, Rindal B. Promoting tobacco abstinence among older adolescents in dental clinics. J Smoking Cessation. 2007;2(1):23-30.

Forster J, Lazovich D, Hickle A, Sorensen G, Demierre M. Sales of indoor tanning sessions to underage youth: results from communities in Minnesota and Massachusetts. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2006;55:962-967.

Lazovich D, Forster J, VanCoevering P. Tobacco possession, use and purchase laws and penalties in Minnesota: enforcement, tobacco diversion programs, and youth awareness. Nicotine Tob Res. 2007;9(suppl 1):S57-S64.

Sweeney C, Schmitz KH, Lazovich D, Virnig BA, Wallace RB, Folsom AR. Functional limitations in elderly female cancer survivors. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2006;98:521-529.

Zeller S, Lazovich D, Forster J, Widome R. Do adolescent tanners exhibit dependency? J Am Acad Dermatology. 2006 Apr;54(4):589-596.

Lazovich D, Sweeney C, Forster J. Prevalence of indoor tanning use in Minnesota, 2002. Arch Dermatol. 2005;141:523-524.

Hennrikus D, Rindal B, Boyle R, Stafne E, Lazovich D, Lando H. How well does health history identify adolescent smokers in a dental office? J Am Dent Assoc. 2005;36:1113-1120.

Hickle A, Forster J, Lazovich D, Allwood P, Remba N, Grossmeier J, Sorensen G. Sanitarians’ work with indoor tanning businesses: findings from interviews in two major metropolitan areas. J Environ Health. 2005;67(8):30-36.

Lazovich D, Forster J. Indoor tanning by adolescents: prevalence, practices and policies. Eur J Cancer. 2005;41(1):20-27.

Stryker JE, Lazovich D, Forster JL, Emmons KM, Sorensen G, Demierre M-F. Maternal/female caregiver influences on adolescent indoor tanning. J Adolesc Health. 2004;35(6):528.

Sweeney C, Blair C, Anderson KE, Lazovich D, Folsom AR. Risk factors for breast cancer in elderly women. Am J Epidemiol. 2004;160:868-875.

Professional Experience:

2008, Chair, Steering Committee, Minnesota Cancer Alliance
(http://www.cancerplanmn.org)

2005-Present, Co-Leader, Prevention & Etiology Program, University of Minnesota Cancer Center.

2004-2007, Major Chair, Epidemiology MPH.

2002-Present, Associate Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

1996-Present, Associate Member, Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

1996-2002, Assistant Professor, Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

1994-1996, Epidemiologist Principal, Minnesota Department of Health, Minneapolis, MN.

Honors:

2008, Nominated for Outstanding Community Service Award, offered by the Office for Public Engagement, University of Minnesota, in recognition of work with the Minnesota Cancer Alliance on Cancer Plan Minnesota.

2005, Delta Omega Honorary Public Health Society.

Contact

Mailing Address:
Division of Epidemiology and Community Health
1300 South Second Street, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55454 

Phone (Work): (612) 626-9099
Or: Marsha Reinking, 624-7924, reink001@umn.edu

Email: lazov001@umn.edu