Thomas A. Sellers, PhD, MPH

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Deputy Director of Population Science at University of Nebraska Medical Center

United States

Overview

Thomas Sellers is a distinguished genetic epidemiologist and the Deputy Director of Population Science at the UNMC Buffett Cancer Center. With over 30 years of experience, his research focuses on ovarian, prostate, and lung cancer, and he has successfully secured over $100M in peer-reviewed funding. He earned his PhD from Tulane University.

Outside of his extensive work in cancer research, he enjoys watching college sports, particularly cheering for the Nebraska Husker basketball teams. He also loves traveling with his wife and spending quality time with their four children and twelve grandchildren, highlighting a strong commitment to family.

He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, holding multiple patents for methods that assess breast cancer risk.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

They respond well to strong and respectful communication.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

Cancer Epidemiology
His primary research focus for over 30 years is on the genetic and environmental factors in the development of cancers, especially ovarian, prostate, and lung cancer.
Team Science
He is a vocal advocate for transdisciplinary team science, a core part of his role at UNMC, and has contributed to over 400 publications with colleagues.
Research Funding
He emphasizes the critical need for sustained investment in scientific research for public health and has personally secured over $100 million in peer-reviewed funding.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2025
Deputy Director of Population Science at University of Nebraska Medical Center
6-2025
Professor at University of Nebraska, College of Public Health
3-2024 - 7-2025
Director at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
2-2023 - 7-2025
Professor at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
2-2023 - 3-2024
Chief Research Officer at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

Education

1984 - 1988
PhD from Tulane University
1988 - 1989
Postdoctoral fellowship from Louisiana State University

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