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Basil RigasGastroenterologist; Chief, Division of Cancer Prevention; Professor of Family, Population & Preventive Medicine, William and Jane Knapp Professor of PharmacologyDepartment of FamilyPopulation & Preventive MedicineRenaissance School of Medicine

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Gastroenterology Cancer Prevention Anti-Cancer Drug Development

Biography

Basil Rigas is a specialist in gastroenterology. In recent years, his focus has been on cancer prevention. He is recognized internationally for his research on the prevention of colon cancer using traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), nitric-oxide-donating NSAIDs, and other pharmacological agents. He also has pioneered the application of infrared spectroscopy to biology with an emphasis on cancer, and holds several relevant patents. A new area of his work concerns the use of nanotechnology in cancer prevention and treatment.

Education

Medical School, University of Athens
Doctorate in Science, University of Athens
Residency, Brown University, Medicine
Fellowship, Brandeis University, Biochemistry
Fellowship, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Gastroenterology

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July 17, 2010Four LI hospitals make national top-ranked listNewsdayRead Article November 29, 2004New ‘Superaspirin’ Helps Prevent Colon Cancer in MiceRed OrbitRead Article November 14, 2004Nitroaspirin in the worksChicago TribuneRead Article October 21, 2004New medication to prevent colon cancerNews MedicalRead Article October 19, 2004New 'Superaspirin' Prevents Colon Cancer in MiceHealth DayRead Article