Maura Kepper, PhD

Medical School Department Community Health
Research Program Prevention and Control
Maura Kepper

Researcher Background

Primary Academic Title

Research Assistant Professor, Prevention Research Center, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis

Training

  • 2016 - 2017: Postdoctoral Researcher, Obesity In Youth, Louisiana State University School of Public Health, New Orleans, LA
  • 2016 - 2018: Postdoctoral Researcher, Physical Activity and Obesity Epidemiology In Children, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA
  • 2018 - 2019: Postdoctoral Researcher, Physical Activity Among Children, Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Education

  • 2016: PhD, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA

Research & Selected Publications

Research Interest

Dr. Kepper’s research demonstrates the importance of environmental influence on health practices (including physical activity and diet) that are crucial to preventing and reducing the burden of cancer.

Research Publications

Advancing global pediatric cancer survivorship care: barriers, facilitators, and implementation strategies.
Authors:

George NB, Malone S, Sijecic A, one or more additional authors omitted Kepper MM

Journal & Year:

J Cancer Surviv • 2026

Integrating Social Needs into Health Care: An Implementation Science Perspective.
Authors:

Kepper M, Walsh-Bailey C, Owens-Jasey C, Gunn R , Gold R

Journal & Year:

Annu Rev Public Health • 2025

Multilevel factors influence the use of a cardiovascular disease assessment tool embedded in the electronic health record in oncology care.
Authors:

Kepper MM, Gierbolini-Rivera RD, Weaver KE, one or more additional authors omitted Craddock Lee S

Journal & Year:

Transl Behav Med • 2025

Adaptation of a digital health intervention for rural adults: application of the Framework for Reporting Adaptations and Modifications-Enhanced.
Authors:

Kepper MM, Walsh-Bailey C, Parrish L, one or more additional authors omitted Brownson RC

Journal & Year:

Front Digit Health • 2025

Supporting teams with designing for dissemination and sustainability: the design, development, and usability of a digital interactive platform.
Authors:

Kepper MM, L'Hotta AJ, Shato T, one or more additional authors omitted Morse B

Journal & Year:

Implement Sci • 2024

How to design equitable digital health tools: A narrative review of design tactics, case studies, and opportunities.
Authors:

Bucher A, Chaudhry BM, Davis JW, one or more additional authors omitted Kepper M

Journal & Year:

PLOS Digit Health • 2024

Expanding a Behavioral View on Digital Health Access: Drivers and Strategies to Promote Equity.
Authors:

Kepper MM, Fowler LA, Kusters IS, one or more additional authors omitted Klesges LM

Journal & Year:

J Med Internet Res • 2024

Supporting Teams with Designing for Dissemination and Sustainability: the Design, Development, and Usability of a Digital Interactive Platform.
Authors:

Kepper M, L'Hotta A, Shato T, one or more additional authors omitted Morse B

Journal & Year:

Res Sq • 2024