Monday, January 27, 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM PST
CSPN January 2025 Education Meeting – Starting and Sustaining Anticancer Living – Dr. Lorenzo Cohen & Allison Jefferies MEd
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LORENZO COHEN, PhD, is the Richard E. Haynes Distinguished Professor in Clinical Cancer Prevention and director of the Integrative Medicine Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He is a co-founder and past president of the Society for Integrative Oncology and the former vice-chair of the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. Dr. Cohen leads a team conducting research and delivering clinical care of integrative medicine practices such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, acupuncture, and more aimed at reducing the negative aspects of cancer treatment and improving quality of life and clinical outcomes. As most cancers are preventable, Dr. Cohen is also conducting research to demonstrate that lifestyle factors can influence cancer outcomes. Dr. Cohen has published more than 200 scientific articles in top medical journals, has edited two books on integrative medicine for cancer care and another on yoga in health care.
ALISON JEFFERIES, MEd, is a nationally board-certified Wellness Coach (NBHWC), author, and educator. She has degrees in both Art History and Education, along with a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, and has worked extensively as an educator. Alison received her Wellness Coaching education from the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona. She works with individuals looking to make change in their lives including people facing a cancer diagnosis and cancer caregivers. She is focused on the power of community networks and how this can lead to healthful change. Alison works closely with Lorenzo to foster health and wellness in individuals and their communities.
Dr. Cohen and Ms. Jefferies live in Houston with their three children. They are the authors of the evidence-based book Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six.
https://livingwellwithalison.com/