Jiyoung Ahn

Jiyoung Ahn is a prominent researcher and professor known for her work in cancer epidemiology. She co-authored a groundbreaking study examining the relationship between oral microbiomes and the risk of pancreatic cancer. Her research highlights how specific bacteria and fungi in the mouth may be linked to increased cancer risk, paving the way for potential screening tools that could identify individuals at higher risk for this lethal disease.