Stephenie Kennedy-Rea, EdD

Chair
Principal Investigator, WV Program to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening
Multi-PI for Take CARE (Clinical Avenues to Reach Health Equity)

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Cancer Prevention and Control

Classification:

Admin

Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement

Organization:

West Virginia University WVU Cancer Institute

Department:

WVU Cancer Institute Administration

Classification:

Admin

Member

Organization:

West Virginia University WVU Cancer Institute

Department:

WVU Cancer Institute Research Programs

Classification:

Faculty

• EdD, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 2013

Dr. Stephenie Kennedy-Rea is Chair of the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control in the WVU School of Medicine and an Associate Center Director in the WVU Cancer Institute. She oversees multiple programs and research projects aimed at decreasing the cancer burden in the state, working with more than 700 community partners across WV. Additionally, she leads the Community Engagement and Outreach Core for the WV Clinical and Translational Science Institute.

Dr. Kennedy-Rea has a special interest in the education and development of health care professionals and interdisciplinary team research, as well as addressing patient barriers in medically underserved areas. Areas of cancer focus include cancer health disparities; health literacy; Appalachian culture; breast, cervical, lung, and colorectal cancer screening; and reaching rural, underserved populations. She has served as the Principal Investigator on multiple research projects and programs with funding exceeding $22M. She serves on several national and regional leadership committees.

 

Breast Cancer

Dr. Kennedy-Rea's research areas of interest include:

• Cancer Health Disparities
• Health Literacy
• Appalachian Culture
• Breast, Cervical, Lung and Colorectal Cancers
• Researching Rural, Underserved Populations