Awardee

Jessica Y. Islam, PhD, MPH is a cancer epidemiologist and health services researcher focused on evaluating and intervening on cancer care disparities across the continuum, at the intersection of infections and cancer. Her research interests include the prevention of cancers caused by infection, disparities of treatment and outcomes among gynecologic cancer patients, and disparities in cancer care of people living with HIV in the US and globally. Her research focuses on cervical cancer prevention through novel screening methods and community-based approaches. Dr. Islam’s research program also focuses on evaluating cancer care outcomes among people living with HIV (PLWH) in the US using multi-payer health insurance claims and large cancer-focused databases. Through her research program, Dr. Islam aims to improve cancer outcomes among vulnerable populations, including racial/ethnic minorities and PLWH, using multi-level approaches, epidemiological methods, and an equity-focused lens.