Dr. Katrina Ellis

Biography

Katrina R. Ellis is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Her research interests include family health interventions, cancer survivorship, and racial-ethnic disparities in health, with a specific focus on African American families. Dr. Ellis employs a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies to work with families, clinicians, and community groups. Her published research examines the influence of co-occurring illnesses on the psychosocial and behavioral health of cancer survivors and family caregivers, utilizing quantitative dyadic data analysis techniques. Looking ahead, her future research includes designing and implementing interventions aimed at improving the quality of life and healthy coping behaviors of cancer survivors and their family members. Dr. Ellis has completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Cancer Health Disparities Training Program at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, where she was involved in community-based participatory research. Additionally, she served as a Health Promotion Officer with the Peace Corps in Fiji. Throughout her career, Dr. Ellis has been recognized with several awards, including the James S. Jackson Emerging Scholar award and the 40-Under-40 Alumni Award from Dillard University.

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