Jennifer Erves, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor
Health Policy
Vaccine hesitancy, cancer prevention and control, community engagement, health equity
Dr. Erves is a public health oncologist focused on cancer prevention behaviors and lowering cancer disparities. Her current research focuses on improving HPV vaccine uptake among minority and underserved populations using behavioral interventions, health communication, and implementation science. Her long-standing interests in research include minority health with emphasis on cancer disparities, community engagement, health behavior, and qualitative data analysis. She also works with other researchers, state level committees, as well as community-based organizations and members to develop
strategies to reduce disparities across diseases.