Media contact: Brianna Hoge, bhoge@uab.edu
Isabel Scarinci, Ph.D.
Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Areas of expertise:
- HPV vaccines
- Cancer prevention
- Minority health
- Health disparities
Scarinci is a behavioral scientist with a deep commitment to the elimination of cancer disparities in the U.S. and in low- and middle-income countries. The focus of her work is on the application of behavioral science to public health by promoting behavior change at the population level. Her primary area of interest is cancer prevention and control among low-income, racial/ethnic minorities, and immigrant populations.
Media appearances:
- Back-to-school vaccinations: What's required? Vaccination schedule; what to know, AL.com
- Low rates of cancer-preventing vaccinations among youths in state, study shows, Anniston Star