Dr. Jasmin Tiro

Professor

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Biography

Jasmin Tiro is a Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Chicago and serves as the Associate Director of Cancer Prevention and Population Science for the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. A behavioral scientist with a focus on cancer care delivery research, Dr. Tiro's program research identifies multi-level determinants influencing cancer prevention and early detection behaviors, including HPV vaccination and cancer screening practices. With an emphasis on developing and implementing health behavior interventions, her work combines quantitative and qualitative mixed methods. Dr. Tiro's contributions have been significant to public health advancements, particularly in expanding the accessibility and effectiveness of cancer screening and prevention strategies. She engages diverse communities to promote equity in cancer outcomes, leveraging new technologies such as home-based HPV self-screening to enhance public health practices.

Research Interests

Awards

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Bill Aston Award

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Outstanding Mentorship Award

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Cancer Prevention Research Training Merit Award

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Fellows Award for Research Excellence

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AACR/ACS Scholarship for Behavioral Scientists

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Dr. Ronald Lorimor Scholarship

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Dr. Lawrence E. Lamb Scholarship

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Delta Omega National Public Health Honor Society

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy