Personal profile
Research interests
Dr. Jennifer Moss is an expert in geographic disparities in cancer prevention behaviors, including vaccination, tobacco use and screening. More broadly, Dr. Moss conducts research on rural health, cancer prevention and control, adolescent health (particularly vaccination against human papillomavirus or HPV), and social epidemiology.
As part of a three-year K22 Transition Career Development Award from the National Cancer Institute, Dr. Moss will seek additional training in innovative research methods and dissemination of clinical innovations. In addition, she will develop and test a package of materials to promote self-sampling for cervical and colorectal cancer screening among women in underserved communities in Pennsylvania. The findings from this research can improve cancer detection among people experiencing elevated rates of cervical and colorectal cancer.
Education/Academic qualification
Fellowship, Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program, National Cancer Institute
2015 → 2018
Health Behavior, PhD, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
2010 → 2015
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Overcoming barriers to cancer screening among women living in rural and segregated communities
Moss, J. (PI)
9/1/19 → 8/31/22
Project: Research project
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Influence of yearly cycles in adolescent vaccination on cancer prevention
Moss, J. (PI)
9/5/14 → 5/10/15
Project: Research project
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A Multilevel Analysis of Social Environmental Factors Related to Substance Use, Tobacco Use, and Binge Drinking Behaviors Among Older Adults
Zhang, X., Linn, B. K. & Moss, J. L., Jan 2026, In: American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 70, 1, 108115.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Associations of Obesity with Function and Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Rural Advanced Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Nurse AMIE Randomized Controlled Trial
Werts-Pelter, S. J., Smith, C., Baker, S., Patterson, C. G., Stout, N., Moss, J., Calo, W. A., Doerksen, S. & Schmitz, K., Jan 2026, In: Cancers. 18, 1, 6.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Community-Academic Engagement Strategies to Foster Research Implemented by the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium's Cancer Centers
Manne, S. L., Kinney, A. Y., Barry, K. H., Knott, C. L., Calo, W. A., Champion, V. L., Dahlke, A., Lewis, M. W., Moss, J., Nash, S. H., Pingatore, N., Resnicow, K. & Paskett, E. D., Mar 2 2026, In: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention. 35, 3, p. 369-378 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Follow-Up After Receiving Abnormal Results From Self-Sampled Colorectal and Cervical Cancer Screening Tests Among Underserved Patients
Moss, J. L., Bernacchi, V. E., Entenman, J., Costigan, H., Stuckey, H. L. & Ruffin, M. T., Oct 2025, In: Cancer medicine. 14, 19, e71283.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Increasing Residential Radon Testing Through Outreach to Families of Newborn Children in Pennsylvania: Evaluation of Intervention Outcomes, 2002–2023
Pillay, T., Ray, M. N., Bascom, R. & Moss, J. L., Aug 2025, In: AJPM Focus. 4, 4, 100372.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Junior Faculty Teaching Award
Dambro, A. (Recipient), Moss, J. (Recipient) & Peterson, B. (Recipient), 2023
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