Kyle Pitzer, PhD

Research Program Prevention and Control
Kyle Pitzer

Researcher Background

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, WashU Medicine

Education

  • 2012: BSW, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
  • 2013: MSSW, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
  • 2022: PhD, WashU Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Research & Selected Publications

Research Interest

My area of research primarily revolves around disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Specifically, I examine intersections of individual, family, community, and healthcare setting characteristics and their impact on diagnosis and treatment, as well as the use of digital healthcare interventions for patients with cancer and their caregivers. Additionally, I work on and am interested in further developing design and analytic methodologies for clinical trials of interventions for cancer patients and their caregivers, specifically in palliative medicine.

Research Publications

Associations between area deprivation and mental health by household income among cancer caregivers.
Authors:

Pitzer K, Washington KT, Hudson DL, one or more additional authors omitted Demiris G

Journal & Year:

Support Care Cancer • 2025