Our work
Genomics-informed public health
We partner with local and national organizations to translate evidence-based, genomics-informed programs into real public health impact.
Current projects
Current research in progress
These projects are ongoing. Where noted, we are actively recruiting study participants or hiring research staff.
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RECRUTING PARTICIPANTS
National Cancer Institute R37
Evaluating an Evidence-Based Family History Screening Program Adapted to Increase Reach and Uptake for BRCA-Associated Cancers in Rural Public Health Clinics
Adapting Georgia's statewide family history screening program to increase access to risk-stratified cancer prevention in rural public health clinics.
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Recruiting participants
Emory Precision Public Health Research Program
Tu Voz Tu Salud: A Discrete Choice Experiment on Family Cancer History Screening Preferences in Hispanic/Latino Communities
Examining preferences for family cancer history screening delivery among Hispanic/Latino communities in Georgia to improve access to genetic risk assessment.
Emory Winship Cancer Institute
A Scoping Review of Cancer Registry-Based Outreach for Cancer Prevention and Control
Mapping the landscape of cancer registry-based outreach interventions to identify facilitators and barriers to effective engagement with survivors and at-risk relatives.
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Emory Precision Public Health Research Program
A Machine Learning Approach to Identifying Cancer Survivor Subpopulations with Low Germline Genetic Testing Uptake
Using machine learning to analyze NCI's SEER-linked germline genetic testing registry data from Georgia and California, to identify which cancer survivors are least likely to receive recommended genetic testing and inform targeted registry outreach.
Selected completed projects
Concluded research
A selection of completed projects representing the breadth of our work across genomic communication, implementation science, and population surveillance.
Testing a Low Cost Population- and Theory-Based Outreach Intervention to Engage Ovarian Cancer Survivors and Their Close Relatives to Consider Genetic Services
National Cancer Institute U01 (2020–2025)
Testing the Feasibility of Deliberative Democracy as a Strategy to Increase Latinos' Engagement in Cancer Genetic Screening in Georgia
Rollins Dean's Pilot & Innovation Grant (2022–2023)
Evaluating Deliberative Democracy Approaches with Citizens of African Ancestry Regarding Population Screening for Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
National Cancer Institute R21 (2019–2021)
Exploring the Role of Community Health Workers in Improving Uptake of Family Health History Assessment Among Patients and Providers
Emory–Georgia Tech Healthcare Innovation Program / Georgia CTSA (2018–2019)
Examining Multilevel Barriers and Facilitators to Implementation of Genetic Risk-Stratified Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
Emory Winship Invest Grant (2020–2021)
Exploring Result Understanding and Mammography Screening Behavior among Women at Low Risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Emory Winship Cancer Institute Pilot Fund (2016–2017)
Presentations
Upcoming presentations
Oral and poster presentations at national conferences and community meetings, grouped by research topic.
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