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. She is also the Associate Director of Cancer Prevention and Population Science for the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. Jasmin is a behavioral scientist whose research focuses on cancer care delivery, examining the multi-level determinants of cancer prevention and early detection behaviors, such as HPV vaccination and cancer screening. Her work utilizes mixed methods to develop, test, and implement health behavior interventions designed to enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of cancer screening tests. Tiro has dedicated her career to promoting equity in cancer outcomes by engaging diverse communities in health research and intervention. She aims to address barriers to healthcare and improve community-based health behaviors through innovative strategies and technologies. Jasmin's research interface combines implementation science with public health, emphasizing the importance of integrating new technologies into clinical guidelines to effectively reduce cancer morbidity and mortality.

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