Dr. Caitlin Murphy

Biography

Caitlin Murphy is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics-Hematology Oncology at the University of Chicago. She obtained her PhD in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has an MPH in Health Promotion from UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, as well as a BA in Sociology from New York University. Her research focuses on the health outcomes and quality of life of cancer survivors, particularly those diagnosed during adolescence and young adulthood. She is involved in multiple funded research projects, including studies examining health equity, fertility, and the safety of oral endocrine therapy for cancer survivors. As a Principal Investigator, Dr. Murphy leads projects funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and the American Cancer Society, addressing critical issues such as pregnancy complications among cancer survivors, the impact of early life exposures on colorectal cancer risk, and adherence to health management protocols. Dr. Murphy's work aims to improve the long-term wellbeing of young cancer patients, and she has published extensively on these topics. She is actively engaged in clinical guidelines and policy discussions to enhance care for this population.

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