Jasmin Tiro is a Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences and Associate Director of Cancer Prevention and Population Science for the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. She is a behavioral scientist focused in cancer care delivery research. Her program of research identifies multi-level determinants of cancer prevention and early detection behaviors (e.g., HPV vaccination; breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening; hepatocellular cancer surveillance) and uses quantitative and qualitative (mixed) methods to develop, test, and implement interventions. The availability of screening tests to detect breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer early and the HPV vaccine to prevent HPV-related cancers are great public health accomplishments; however, there are segments of the population that still do not receive the full benefits of these behaviors. All of these health behaviors require individuals to interact with health care provider teams and systems. Effective interventions must take into account the local community and policy context and must be easy to implement and sustain. Further, as new technologies (e.g., home-based HPV self-screening) prove effective and are incorporated into clinical guidelines, the need for appropriate and effective communications to transfer knowledge from “bench to bedside” will be even greater in order to maximize the potential of these new technologies in reducing cancer morbidity and mortality. Dr. Tiro's research is at the interface of intervention and implementation science, requires engagement of diverse communities, and is dedicated to promoting equity in cancer outcomes.
University of Texas School of Public Health
Houston, Texas
PhD - Behavioral Sciences
2005
Emory University- Rollins School of Public Health
Atlanta, Georgia
MPH - Behavioral Sciences & Health Education
1999
Rice University
Houston, Texas
BA - Biochemistry
1997
Unmet Needs and Receipt of Supportive Care Services in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Prior to Oncologic Treatment: A Prospective, Cross-Sectional Pilot Study.
Unmet Needs and Receipt of Supportive Care Services in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Prior to Oncologic Treatment: A Prospective, Cross-Sectional Pilot Study. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2023 Mar 08; 34894231154182.
PMID: 36890749
Parent Perspectives about Initiating Contraception Conversations with Adolescent Daughters.
Parent Perspectives about Initiating Contraception Conversations with Adolescent Daughters. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2023 Mar 07.
PMID: 36893850
Residents and Fellows' Confidence in Prescribing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
Residents and Fellows' Confidence in Prescribing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Acad Pediatr. 2023 Mar 07.
PMID: 36893907
Stepped Behavioral and Biological Screening for Oral Oncogenic HPV DNA in Middle-aged and Elderly Adults: A Feasibility Study.
Stepped Behavioral and Biological Screening for Oral Oncogenic HPV DNA in Middle-aged and Elderly Adults: A Feasibility Study. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2023 Mar 01; 16(3):127-132.
PMID: 36596658
Caregivers of youth in foster care in Texas and their role in contraception decision-making for adolescents in care.
Caregivers of youth in foster care in Texas and their role in contraception decision-making for adolescents in care. Contraception. 2023 Feb 23; 109993.
PMID: 36841462
Broad perspectives in understanding vaccine hesitancy and vaccine confidence: an introduction to the special issue.
Broad perspectives in understanding vaccine hesitancy and vaccine confidence: an introduction to the special issue. J Behav Med. 2023 Feb 21.
PMID: 36802315
Provider beliefs in effectiveness and recommendations for primary HPV testing in?3 health-care systems.
Provider beliefs in effectiveness and recommendations for primary HPV testing in?3 health-care systems. JNCI Cancer Spectr. 2023 01 03; 7(1).
PMID: 36469348
Population-based correlates of COVID-19 infection: An analysis from the DFW COVID-19 prevalence study.
Population-based correlates of COVID-19 infection: An analysis from the DFW COVID-19 prevalence study. PLoS One. 2022; 17(12):e0278335.
PMID: 36454745
Effect of Patient Characteristics on Uptake of Screening Using a Mailed Human Papillomavirus Self-sampling Kit: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial.
Effect of Patient Characteristics on Uptake of Screening Using a Mailed Human Papillomavirus Self-sampling Kit: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2022 11 01; 5(11):e2244343.
PMID: 36449291
The Impact of Caregiver Depression on Child Asthma Outcomes: Pathways and Mechanisms.
The Impact of Caregiver Depression on Child Asthma Outcomes: Pathways and Mechanisms. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2023 01; 11(1):200-209.
PMID: 36610757
Bill Aston Award for Quality
Texas Hospital Association
2017
Outstanding Mentorship Award
University of Texas Southwestern, Center for Translational Medicine
2014
Cancer Prevention Research Training Merit Award
National Cancer Institute
2007
Fellows Award for Research Excellence
National Institutes of Health
2006
AACR/ACS Scholarship for Behavioral Scientists
American Association for Cancer Research & American Cancer Society
2006
Dr. Ronald Lorimor Scholarship
University of Texas
2004
Dr. Lawrence E. Lamb Scholarship
University of Texas
2002
Delta Omega National Public Health Honor Soceity
Emory Rollins School of Public Health
1999