Bijal A. Balasubramanian · Psychology
Dr. Bijal A. Balasubramanian's lab focuses on enhancing cancer survivorship care within primary care settings, particularly in community health clinics. The lab aims to improve coordination and delivery of care for cancer survivors who often have other chronic conditions. Through research trials across Texas, they develop and test models of care that integrate oncology and primary care to ensure that survivors receive comprehensive support.
Belinda Flores Hernandez · Psychology
Dr. Belinda Flores Hernandez's lab focuses on improving sexual health education for adolescents, particularly in schools across South Texas. They aim to reduce teen pregnancy rates by implementing evidence-based sexual health programs in educational settings. Through innovative strategies like the iCHAMPSS 2.0, the lab evaluates how to effectively disseminate and maintain these programs, ensuring that youth have access to vital sexual health information.