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Susan
S. Thomas Vadaparampil
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Dr. Thomas Vadaparampil received a B.S. and M.H.S.E. in Health Science Education from the University of Florida, an M.P.H. from Johns Hopkins University with an emphasis in Epidemiology, and a Ph.D. in Health Behavior from Indiana University. During her time at Indiana University, she was an Associate Instructor teaching undergraduate level courses in Public Health Education and a research assistant on studies related to cancer control and prevention. Dr. Thomas Vadaparampil is currently a Cancer Prevention Fellow working primarily in the Basic Biobehavioral Branch of the Division of Cancer Control and Population Studies. Her research interests are related to behavioral and psychosocial issues involved with genetic testing.
Research:
Dr. Thomas Vadaparampil is developing a research program centered around psychosocial and behavioral issues among individuals at high genetic risk for developing cancer. She is involved in the study of Familial Testicular Cancer, working specifically on developing a theoretical framework to better understand relevant behavioral issues in this group. Other research interests include health beliefs, health behaviors, risk perception, risk communication, and family dynamics of both individuals at high genetic risk for cancer and their families.
Recent Publications:
- Thomas SS: Tobacco policy in the United States - Past and present directions. Health Education Monograph Series 1999; 17:35-39
- Thomas SS: Employment in the nonprofit sector - A primer for health educators. Health Education Monograph Series 1998; 16:30-34
- Thomas SS: Nutrition education in an elementary mathematics curriculum. Health Education Monograph Series 1997; 15:9-1
