Dr Jon Williamson - Philosophy of science and medicine

Dr Jon Williamson, University of Kent, United Kingdom, is studying certain parts of IARC itself. As one of a small number of organizations that assess evidence of mechanisms in health sciences, practices developed at IARC may be adapted to assess other healthcare topics, such as the efficacy of drugs.

IARC in 140 Characters is a tribute to the people who dedicate their lives to reducing and eliminating the global burden of cancer through research, international projects, and innovative new approaches to cancer control and prevention. It offers a glimpse into how IARC collaborators and partners are tackling cancer-related challenges in different settings around the world, and how IARC is helping to make a real difference in the areas of cancer prevention, cancer screening, and the training of healthcare professionals.

More about IARC: http://www.iarc.fr