Researcher Background
Primary Academic Title
E. Desmond Lee Professor of Racial and Ethnic Diversity, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University
Education
- 1984: MA, Psychology, Duke University, Durham, NC
- 1988: PhD, Psychology, Duke University, Durham, NC
Research & Selected Publications
Research Interest
I serve as principal investigator for the Elimika Project of the Center for Excellence in Cancer Communication Research. This study addresses the effectiveness of culturally appropriate publications in a randomized trial among 820 African-Americans. Participant differences in fruit and vegetable intake and colorectal cancer screening and intent are evaluated at four follow-up data collection periods.
Research Publications