Behavioral Science
Cancer Prevention and Control
Health Communication
Informed Decision-Making
Community-Based Research
Amy E. Leader, DrPH, MPH
Professor, Jefferson College of Population Health
Professor, Department of Medical Oncology
Associate Director, Community Outreach & Engagment, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Contact Information
901 Walnut Street
10th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-955-7739
215-923-7583 fax
Professor, Jefferson College of Population Health
Professor, Department of Medical Oncology
Associate Director, Community Outreach & Engagment, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Research & Practice Interests
Education
DrPH, George Washington University
MPH, George Washington University
BA, University of Pennsylvania
Publications
- Workplace perk or pitfall? A qualitative study of genetic counselors' perspectives and experiences with workplace genetic testing
- Partnering with social media influencers to promote HPV vaccination in diverse communities
- Bridging Gaps in Cancer Care: Utilizing Large Language Models for Accessible Dietary Recommendations
- Findings from a qualitative analysis: Social media influencers of color as trusted messengers of HPV vaccination messages
- Barriers to telehealth uptake and use: a scoping review
Teaching
Social & Behavioral Foundations in Public Health
Advanced Social & Behavioral Theory & Intervention
Qualitative Research Methods
Public Health Capstone Seminar
Biography
Amy Leader, DrPH, MPH is a Professor in the Division of Population Science, Department of Medical Oncology at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Leader is a full research member and the Associate Director of Community Integration at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Jefferson Health. She also teaches courses in social and behavioral science and the capstone research project in the Master of Public Health program at Jefferson’s College of Population Health. Dr. Leader serves on the Strategic Leadership Cancer Control Task Force for the Pennsylvania Department of Health, is a member of the PA HPV Immunization Coalition, and co-founded the Greater Philadelphia HPV Immunization Collaborative. She leads a portfolio of externally funded research in the areas of cancer communication, community engagement, and cancer disparities.