Melinda Aldrich, PhD, MPH

Associate Professor
Department of Medicine, Division of Genetic Medicine
Associate Professor
Department of Thoracic Surgery
Associate Professor
Department of Biomedical Informatics

Dr. Aldrich conducts cutting-edge research to inform the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lung cancer for all populations, including understanding genetic and non-genetic determinants of health contributing to lung cancer risk. As a leader in lung cancer screening research, her work has played a pivotal role in shaping key health policy guidelines for lung cancer screening issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). https://medsites.vumc.org/aldrichlab