Since joining the University of Arizona in 1990, Janet Foote, PhD, has filled various roles in clinically-based research studies, primarily focused on cancer prevention. In 2000, after completing doctoral studies at the University of Arizona, Dr. Foote moved to Honolulu, Hawai'i for post-doctoral training in nutrition and epidemiology at the Cancer Research Center of Hawai`i, working with the Multiethnic Cohort Studies and utilizing National datasets to examine dietary variety. At the end of 2004, Dr. Foote returned to Arizona Phoenix area) and shortly after joined the faculty of The University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. Along with serving as MEZCOPH Phoenix Faculty, Dr. Foote is part of the Biostatistics and Study Design Support Services unit for the College of Medicine, Phoenix. She participates in a number of research teams investigating a variety of topics including health issues among homeless youth, traumatic brain injury in domestic violence, and various projects related to cancer incidence and survival. Additionally, Dr. Foote is examining issues and effects of participation in organized running events. Dr. Foote is an ideal contact for student investigators with epidemiological interests involving studies or working with collaborators in the Greater Phoenix Area Maricopa County)