Personal profile
Research interests
Dr. William Calo is a Latino health services researcher. His research program examines how to adapt, implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions to improve cancer prevention and control among diverse and disadvantaged populations. Dr. Calo is currently focused on the impact of interpersonal, systems and policy strategies on HPV vaccine uptake in rural communities and the implementation of locally tailored programs to improve physical activity, nutrition and community-clinical linkages. He applies implementation science methodologies in his studies.
Teaching and educational interests
Dr. William Calo has taught health services research and health policy courses in the Department of Public Health Sciences. He developed a new graduate course, PHS 534 Public Health Law Research and Practice, to give law and public health students a foundation on how to empirically evaluate laws and policies to advance population health with a focus on cancer prevention and control.
Education/Academic qualification
Post-doctoral training, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2014 → 2017
PhD, The University of Texas School of Public Health at Houston
2010 → 2014
MPH, University of Puerto Rico School of Public Health
2004 → 2005
BS, University of Puerto Rico, College of Natural Sciences
1999 → 2004
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 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Pennsylvania Colorectal Cancer Alliance to Reduce Mortality and Enhance Screening (PA-CARES)
Randal, F. (PI), Kim, K. (CoI), Hohl, R. (CoI), Ruffin, M. (CoI), Calo, W. (CoI), Maranki, J. (CoI), Felix, T. (CoI), Leibovitz, D. (CoI) & Lozano, P. (CoI)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
8/30/25 → 8/29/30
Project: Research project
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Stories to Prevent (StoP) HPV Cancers: A communication intervention to increase HPV vaccination among diverse populations
Calo, W. (PI)
4/1/25 → 3/31/26
Project: Research project
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HPV ECHO: Increasing the adoption of evidence-based communication strategies for HPV vaccination in rural primary care practices
Calo, W. (PI)
8/10/20 → 4/30/25
Project: Research project
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Adapting patient priorities care for older adults with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: A qualitative inquiry
Garg, T., Negron-Candelario, S., Miller, H., Demirsoy, S., West, K., Calo, W., Tinetti, M. & Van Scoy, L. J., Apr 2026, In: Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations. 44, 4, 110996.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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Merging Law and Medicine: Patient Attitudes About and Experiences with Social Needs Screening and Medical-Legal Partnerships in Primary Care
Graham, J. D., Kraschnewski, J. L., Allen, S. I., Makhlouf, M., Llavona-Ortiz, J. & Calo, W. A., Jan 1 2026, In: Journal of Primary Care and Community Health. 17Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adapting Advance Care Planning Interventions for Hispanic Communities Across the U.S
The Project Talk Trial Collaborative Working Group Members, Dec 2025, In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 42, 12, p. 1290-1297 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Qualitative Exploration of Quitline Perceptions among African American and Hispanic or Latino Adults Who Smoke
Allen, S. I., Bordner, C. R., D’Souza-Rushton, G., Krebs, N. M., Hobkirk, A. L., Calo, W. A., Houser, K. R., Livelsberger, C., Foulds, J., Henry, T., Eisele, C. & Yingst, J., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
McAlevy, M. (Recipient), Bonavia, A. (Recipient), Malhotra, A. (Recipient), Weller, G. E. (Recipient), Waning, D. (Recipient), Lanza, M. (Recipient), Ken, K. (Recipient), McCarver, S. (Recipient), Glasser, J. (Recipient), Schooler, J. (Recipient), Lewis, S. (Recipient), Onks, C. (Recipient), Rao, R. (Recipient), Nickolich, S. (Recipient), Helm, L. (Recipient), Critchfield, L. (Recipient), Myers, K. (Recipient), Green, M. (Recipient), Songdej, N. (Recipient), Narayana, S. (Recipient), Razjouyan, H. (Recipient), Duca, N. (Recipient), Casas, R. (Recipient), Cooper, J. (Recipient), Wright, R. (Recipient), Karasinski, A. (Recipient), Probolus, J. A. (Recipient), Madara, J. (Recipient), Guck, D. (Recipient), Ingram, D. (Recipient), De Obaldia, A. (Recipient), Hussein, R. (Recipient), McGillen, B. (Recipient), Chapman, T. (Recipient), Munyon, R. (Recipient), Kinard, S. R. (Recipient), Banks, S. (Recipient), Genao, I. (Recipient), McShane, M. (Recipient), Allie, S. R. (Recipient), Silberman, Y. (Recipient), Evey, L. (Recipient), McLaughlin, P. (Recipient), Grogan, J. (Recipient), Nguyen, J. (Recipient), Donato, H. (Recipient), Fox, E. (Recipient), Gniady, J. (Recipient), Oladipo, O. (Recipient), Abendroth, C. (Recipient), Keefer, L. (Recipient), Massare, B. (Recipient), Undar, A. (Recipient), Mondal, P. (Recipient), Mainali, G. (Recipient), Jhaveri, P. (Recipient), Freiberg, A. (Recipient), Levenson, R. (Recipient), Mailman, R. (Recipient), Boodoo, R. (Recipient), Francis, A. (Recipient), Hameed, U. (Recipient), Yadav, S. (Recipient), Calo, W. (Recipient), Pinto, C. (Recipient), Cooper, A. (Recipient), Kulaylat, A. (Recipient), Scow, J. (Recipient), Roberts, J. (Recipient), Winder, J. (Recipient), Aminsharifi, A. (Recipient), Adams, N. (Recipient) & van Riggelen, J. (Recipient), 2023
Prize
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Outstanding Collaborative Research Team
Schmitz, K. (Recipient), Bluethmann, S. (Recipient), Calo, W. (Recipient), Stine, J. (Recipient), Sturgeon, K. (Recipient), Zaorsky, N. (Recipient), Conroy, D. E. (Recipient), Mohamed, A. (Recipient), Pameijer, C. R. (Recipient), Raja-Khan, N. (Recipient), Rao, P. (Recipient), Rogers, C. J. (Recipient), Thomas, G. (Recipient), Veldheer, S. (Recipient) & Vidt, M. (Recipient), 2021
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