I am a cancer and HIV/AIDS prevention researcher with academic training in health promotion, education and behavior (including program planning and evaluation). I also have experience in health status and health care disparities research. I have expertise in conducting secondary data analysis studies using large population-based datasets as well as linked health claims and disease surveillance databases. I have also used community-based participatory research approaches to engage with key community leaders and other stakeholders to identify community-driven solutions to reducing cancer and HIV/AIDS disparities among vulnerable populations. My research agenda focuses primarily on the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS-associated malignancies among persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Most recently I have done the following using samples of HIV-positive women: 1) examined the utilization of cervical cancer screening, diagnostic and treatment services and procedures, and 2) examined HPV and cervical cancer prevention knowledge (including health literacy), attitudes and behaviors. Other areas of interest that I have include HIV/AIDS prevention, health communication, patient navigation, and behavioral (including mHealth) interventions. In addition to the above research experiences, I also facilitate a health disparities research work group, and recently have developed a research career development program for students, postdoctoral research fellows, and junior faculty. This is in addition to serving as primary faculty advisor for masters and doctoral students, serving on dissertation and thesis committees, supervising independent study and residency projects, and teaching and developing graduate level distance education courses.Specialties: Cancer Prevention and Control, Cancer Care Quality, HIV/AIDS Prevention, Women's Health, Health Disparities, Health Services Research, Social and Behavioral Science