Dr. Raphael Cuomo is a professor and scientist at the University of California, San Diego. He researches how everyday choices influence disease risk. He has also studied how a factor may exert distinct effects on health depending on disease state, an interest which led to an observation now known as "Cuomo's Paradox," as well as his work as the founder of the scientific discipline of Survival Epidemiology. He has published over 100 scientific articles, has written two books, and has hosted a popular the popular TV documentary Cannabis and Cancer.
Professor Cuomo leads a lab focused on connecting daily life to cancer biology. He teaches clinical research at UCSD and is often featured in national media for his work at the intersection of science and lifestyle.
His findings have been covered by several media outlets, including NBC, CNN, The Telegraph, The Washington Post, and MSN.