TRACE Early-Stage Investigators

I am the principal investigator of the MATCHES trial, studying an enhanced telehealth program for breast and prostate cancer patients, incorporating at-home phlebotomy and medication injections. I also have ASCO Conquer Cancer® funding to develop a telehealth platform for clinical trial enrollment and retention, aiming to improve patient-centered care through home-clinic integration.

I’ve led projects on telehealth in cancer care, conducting two patient satisfaction surveys from 2020 to 2023 and studies on telemedicine for informed consent and clinical trials. I’ve also studied pulse oximetry among discharged cancer patients. Currently, I’m piloting enhanced telemedicine for at-home immune therapy monitoring, aiming to improve care access and patient experience in cancer treatment.

I am exploring how telehealth can improve access and outcomes for food-insecure veterans with cancer.

The STELLAR program tests telehealth intervention, addressing behavioral risk factors in cancer patients. I lead research to increase oncologist engagement using co-design methods to develop referral support and progress reports. We’re evaluating how these reports impact patient-provider communication and health outcomes. My focus includes improving access, engaging patients, and integrating artificial intelligence into telehealth.

I research telehealth in cancer care, focusing on patient satisfaction and preferences. At MSKCC, I analyzed telemedicine feedback to identify barriers. I’m currently working on the National Institutes of Health-funded MATCHES program to enhance artificial intelligence/machine learning in telehealth for precision care. My goal is to improve telehealth’s impact on patient outcomes and efficiency.

I am studying the quality of care through the VA National TeleOncology service and veterans' views on teleoncology. I’m also evaluating a peer support network to address hesitancy and improve access to cellular therapies for veterans. Additionally, I’m researching how remote digital monitoring can make cancer therapies safer for patients.

My research centers on how disability is addressed within cancer survivorship, with a focus on improving access to appropriate disability supports—such as workplace accommodations and rehabilitation services—for cancer survivors. My research is informed by my work as an occupational therapist in adult rehabilitation settings. I am interested in exploring how telehealth can be used to facilitate access to survivorship care for patients with disabilities.

I am involved in two telehealth studies—one adapts a collaborative care model for lung cancer survivors’ mental health through telemedicine, and the other tests cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia to reduce fatigue among breast cancer survivors. My research focuses on using telehealth-based behavioral interventions for cancer-related insomnia and fatigue.

My research explores using telehealth to deliver an electronic decision aid and referral tool to improve lung cancer screening and care, focusing on reducing differences in diagnosis and treatment.

I’m involved in several telehealth research projects, including understanding telehealth use across racial and socioeconomic groups, applying telehealth for patients with hematologic malignancies, and codirecting the THRIVE scholars’ program to support early teleoncology investigators. My focus is on reducing care disparities and supporting the growing telehealth research community.