Current Trainees in the Translational Behavioral Oncology T32 Postdoctoral Training Program

2026-2028 Cohort  

Jordyn Brown, PhD, MPH

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research Topic: Examining structural and social determinants of disparities in endometrial cancer survivorship.

Primary Mentor: Jessica Islam, PhD, MPH

Kathryn Kennedy, PhD, MPH

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research Topic: Exploring the intersection of implementation science, pediatric health services and adolescent HPV vaccination.

Primary Mentor: Shannon Christy, PhD

Taylor Swanson, PhD

University of Florida

Research Topic: Focusing on how 24-hour behavioral rhythms influence cardiometabolic health, cancer risk and survivorship outcomes.

Primary Mentor: Tiffany Carson, PhD, MPH

2025-2027 Cohort  

Paige Lake, PhD, MPH  

University of South Florida – Tampa, FL

Research Topic: To build a strong skill set in methodology and grant writing and develop expertise in examining communication and psychosocial outcomes among AYA patients with cancer.

Primary Mentor: Laura Oswald  

Secondary Mentor: Kedar Kirtane  

Rashida Jones, PharmD, PhD

University of South Florida – Tampa, FL

Research Topic: Multicomponent interventions that integrate nutrition, physical activity, and pharmacist-led education for cancer patients with comorbidities, examining their impact on quality of life and treatment adherence

Primary Mentor: Sylvia Crowder  

Secondary Mentor: Nathan Parker

2024-2026 Cohort

Dolapo Anyanwu, PhD, Nutrition Interventions Communication and Behavior Change

Tufts University - Boston, MA

Research Topic: Health communication interventions to promote awareness and motivate screening for colorectal cancer.

Primary Mentor: Clement Gwede, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN

Secondary Mentor: Christine Vinci, PhD