Faculty Member
Anna Maria Chiarelli PhD, MHSc
- Email Address(es)
- anna.chiarelli(at)utoronto.ca
- Division(s)/Institute(s)
- Epidemiology Division
- Position
- Adjunct Professor
- SGS Status
- Associate (Restricted) Member
Research Interests
- Effectiveness of population based cancer screening
- Effectiveness of breast screening in high risk populations
- Clinical and psychological effects on delays on breast cancer diagnosis
- Physician and women barriers to breast cancer screening
- Individualized breast screening and breast cancer risk stratification tools
Education & Training History
1991-1997 Doctor of Philosophy (Epidemiology), University of Toronto
1982-1984 Masters in Health Science (Community Health and Epidemiology), University of Toronto
1978-1982 Bachelor of Science, University of Toronto
Primary Teaching Responsibilities
- Cancer Epidemiology (CHL 5409H), DLSPH, University of Toronto
Professional Summary & Appointments
As a cancer epidemiologist for almost 30 years my research program has informed policies and practices to enhance breast screening and assessment and advance screening program quality reporting. Currently, my research seeks to further the implementation of risk stratified breast breast screening guidelines in a cost-effective manner.
Recent Research Projects
- 2018-2024: Personalized risk assessment for Prevention and Early Detection of Breast Cancer: Integration and Implementation (PERSPECTIVE I&I). Genome Canada/Genome Quebec/CIHR funded (Co-Lead)
- 2017-2024: MRI parenchymal enhancement and risk of breast cancer: A population-based study of women screened in the Ontario Breast Screening Program. CIHR funded (Co-investigator)
- 2015-2020: Screening outcomes and cost-effectiveness of personalized breast cancer screening among women within an organized breast screening program. CBCF funded (Principal Investigator)
- 2013-2018: Evaluating the effectiveness of organized breast assessment among women screened in the Ontario Breast Screening Program. CIHR funded (Principal Investigator).
- 2013-2018: Personalized risk stratification for Prevention and Early Detection of breast cancer. Genome Canada/Genome Quebec/ CIHR funded (Co-Investigator).
- 2012-2015: Mammographic density and risk of contralateral breast cancer. NIH USA funded (Co-Investigator).
- 2010-2014: The benefits of digital compared to screen film mammography in concurrent cohorts within an organized breast screening program. CIHR funded (Principal Investigator).