Author Information
Rudolf J. Kaaks is a prominent epidemiologist affiliated with the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Division of Cancer Epidemiology, located at Im Neuenheimer Feld 581, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany. His research primarily focuses on cancer epidemiology, investigating factors that influence cancer risk and progression.Research Contributions
Rudolf J. Kaaks has made significant contributions to the field of epidemiology, particularly in understanding the relationship between diet, hormones, and cancer risk. In 2022 alone, he has published numerous studies covering topics such as the impact of circulating sex hormone levels on colon cancer risk in men, the evaluation of serum protein biomarkers for early detection of ovarian cancer, and the role of dietary factors like dioxins and polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs) in breast cancer risk. His research also extends to the metabolic state improvements through calorie restriction, the predictive capability of whole-body MRI in population-based studies, and the genetic determinants of telomere length associated with pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms.Aliases
Rudolf J. Kaaks is also known by several aliases including Rudolf Kaaks, Rudolph Kaaks, R. J. Kaaks, Rudolph J Kaaks, R Kaaks, R. Kaaks, and Rudolf J Kaaks.Publication and Citation Metrics
Metric |
Value |
Citation Count |
91,021 |
H-Index |
145 |
Paper Count |
1,059 |