Doubeni, Chyke
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Disciplines
Clinical Epidemiology
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Preventive Medicine
Primary Care
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Preventive Medicine
Primary Care
Position
Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Introduction
Chyke Doubeni, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Family Medicine & Community Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School, is a clinical epidemiologist, and board-certified in both preventive medicine & family medicine. Currently, he is a co-Principal Investigator of three large, multi-site research projects, which focus on the comparative effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening tests and on improving the process of screening for colorectal cancer in community settings. Dr. Doubeni has also conducted studies to understand the complex social, biological and health-care related issues that contribute to disparities in mortality from colorectal cancer. In October 2011, Dr. Doubeni received a 2010 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in recognition of innovative research, mentoring and community work. This award is bestowed each year upon “…outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers, show exceptional potential for leadership, and have demonstrated a commitment to community service and the advancement of science, technology, engineering and math education.” (http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/10/17/president-obama-meets-nations-cutting-edge-researchers)
Research Interests
Clinical epidemiology
Colorectal cancer screening
Health disparities
Colorectal cancer screening
Health disparities