Published in Nature Communications, the study seeks to improve understanding of the various causes of prostate cancer across different populations. The study was led by Dr. Lang Wu, Associate Director of Population Science—LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center, highlighting Louisiana’s growing role as a national leader in cutting-edge cancer research.

“This study shows how population-specific biology shapes prostate cancer risk,” said Dr. Wu, who is also a Professor and Co-Director of the Population Sciences and Cancer Control Program. “By including different major populations, we’re taking a big step toward understanding why some men, including many right here in Louisiana, face higher risk of developing this common malignancy.”