Departmental Spotlight - Welcome Dr. Studts!

We would like to introduce Jamie Studts, Ph.D. as a new faculty member with the Department of Behavioral Science. Dr. Studts’ research interests span the spectrum of behavioral aspects of cancer prevention and control, ranging from prevention of tobacco dependence through evidence-based approaches to palliative care. Recently, his primary research interests are focused in three areas: (1) cancer treatment decision-making; (2) benefits and consequences of participation in cancer screening programs; and (3) attitudes toward novel tobacco prevention and treatment approaches. With regard to cancer treatment decision-making, Dr. Studts has several ongoing studies exploring how quantitative communication influences the treatment decisions made by individuals recently diagnosed with cancer. This research explores the utility of a variety of approaches to communicating treatment risks and benefits and the relative influence of numeracy on the treatment decision-making process. Please help us welcome him to our team!