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Parisa Tehranifar is a cancer epidemiologist with expertise in sociomedical sciences and implementation science. She aims to reduce the cancer burden among populations facing health disparities due to structural barriers. Her research focus includes understanding social determinants of cancer risk and chronic disease outcomes, optimizing equitable cancer prevention and screening, and addressing disparities in the benefits and harms of emerging interventions. Dr. Tehranifar prioritizes community perspectives and participatory approaches in cancer control. She leads several funded projects focused on breast cancer risk stratification, screening, and reducing chronic disease risk factors. As the Director of the DrPH program in Epidemiology, she teaches applied data analysis and serves as Co-Director of the Community Outreach Engagement Office at the Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her ongoing research includes studying mammographic density and its implications for breast cancer screening, as well as community health initiatives aimed at mitigating health disparities in New York City.
Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Science (MS) options available. GRE is optional for Fall 2026.