Division of Population Science
Leadership
Position:
Director, Division of Population Science
Email:
Ronald.Myers@jefferson.edu
Division Faculty Publications
Veda Giri, MD
Recent Publications
- Addressing gaps in healthcare provider knowledge regarding germline testing for prostate cancer through development and testing of a virtual genetics board: Clinical
- Germline and Somatic Genomic Testing for Metastatic Prostate Cancer: ASCO Guideline
- Adaptation of the socioecological model to address disparities in engagement of Black men in prostate cancer genetic testing
- BRCA1, BRCA2, and Associated Cancer Risks and Management for Male Patients: A Review
- The psychosocial impact of prostate cancer screening for BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers
Hee-Soon Juon, MSN, PhD
Recent Publications
- Perceived HBV-Related Stigma Is Associated With Lower Antiviral Medication Adherence in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B
- COVID-19’s Impact on Community Resilience Practice: Lessons Learned from an Academic–Community–Government Partnership to Reduce HBV
- Exploring disparities in healthcare utilization, cancer care experience, and beliefs about cancer among asian and hispanic cancer survivors
- Smoking Cessation Interventions Among Asian Americans: a Scoping Review
- Characterizing Lung Cancer Burden Among Asian-American Communities in Philadelphia
Amy E. Leader, PhD
Recent Publications
- Tracking community outreach and engagement activities among National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers
- Developing a city-wide, community-engaged cancer disparities research agenda
- Evaluating the Impact of a Novel Program to Address Acute Food Insecurity Among Cancer Patients
- A student-community partnership to enhance cancer research training
- Adaptation of the socioecological model to address disparities in engagement of Black men in prostate cancer genetic testing
Ronald E. Myers, PhD, DSW
Recent Publications
- Rearing Cactoblastis cactorum (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on artificial diet and Opuntia cladodes
- Viruses in laboratory-reared cactus moth, Cactoblastis cactorum (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
- A photoelastic study of stress induced by framework design in a maxillary resection
- Fluoride for the head and neck radiation patient
- Technique for fabricating an oral radiation positioner
Hushan Yang, PhD
Recent Publications
- Potentially functional genetic variants in KDR gene as prognostic markers in patients with resected colorectal cancer
- A meta-analysis of array-CGH studies implicates antiviral immunity pathways in the development of hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Longer leukocyte telomere length predicts increased risk of hepatitis b virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma: A case-control analysis
- Association of mitochondrial DNA content in peripheral blood leukocyte with hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma in a Chinese Han population
- Association between mitochondrial DNA content in leukocytes and colorectal cancer risk
Charnita Zeigler-Johnson, PhD, MPH
Publications
- Developing a Strategy to Increase Lung Cancer Screening in Areas of Need
- Developing a city-wide, community-engaged cancer disparities research agenda
- The state of cancer-focused community outreach and engagement (COE): Reflections of Black COE directors
- Characterizing Lung Cancer Burden Among Asian-American Communities in Philadelphia
- Individual- and neighborhood-level characteristics of lung cancer screening participants undergoing telemedicine shared decision making