Rashida Jones, PhD

I am a T32 postdoctoral fellow and pharmacist trained in epidemiology. My research focuses on cancer survivorship and the role of nutritional and physical activity interventions in improving outcomes among cancer patients and survivors. My training also includes a strong foundation in maternal and child health research. During my doctoral work, I studied health disparities in maternal outcomes and completed my dissertation on vaccine hesitancy during pregnancy, examining how social and structural factors influence preventive health behaviors. Drawing on my combined background in pharmacy, epidemiology, and population health, my long-term goal is to integrate pharmacist-led education, medication management, and lifestyle counseling into clinical and community-based cancer care.