University of Miami · PsychologyHispanic Cancer Survivorship Research Unit
Frank J Penedo · Coral Gables, Florida
Research Focus
Dr. Frank Penedo's research at the University of Miami focuses on improving cancer care for Hispanic and Latino survivors. His projects aim to understand the unique challenges faced by these populations in survivorship and to develop better care practices in primary care settings. By studying a diverse group of cancer survivors, he looks to improve their quality of life and healthcare access, using data to inform future healthcare strategies.
cancer survivorshipHispanic healthquality of lifeprimary carehealth disparitiespatient-reported outcomeshealthcare accesscancer preventioncommunity health
Research Aims
5AIM 01Recruit and assess 3000 Hispanic cancer survivors to study outcomes across various factors.
AIM 02Evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive survivorship care interventions in primary care settings.
AIM 03Identify social and biological determinants of health-related quality of life in cancer survivors.
AIM 04Train primary care clinicians in evidence-based survivorship care practices.
AIM 05Assess the implementation and sustainability of survivorship care programs in community clinics.
Skills the Lab Values
data collectionlongitudinal cohort studiesstatistical modelingcommunity outreachsurvivorship care planningpatient interviewsclinical trial designhealthcare utilization assessmentpsychosocial assessment
Output against the department
Publications246top 23% of dept.68th of 296
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Citations12ktop 23% of dept.67th of 296
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