Staff: Jenn L. Nguyen, PhD, MPH

Jenn L. Nguyen

Jenn L. Nguyen, PhD, MPH

Former Fellow, Transitioned Outside of the Program

Cancer Research Training Award Fellow
Former Organization:

Jenn Nguyen, Ph.D., M.P.H., was a postdoctoral Cancer Research Training Award Fellow in the Health Behaviors Research Branch (HBRB) from January 2017 to July 2018. Dr. Nguyen's research focused on the intersection of health/eHealth literacy and cancer prevention and screening.

Dr. Nguyen has a broad background in public health, with specific training in qualitative research and methodology, survey research, and health disparities. She has experience writing grants, coordinating scientific conferences, and managing multiple research projects, including a landmark study of more than 10,000 prostate cancer survivors in Florida.

Dr. Nguyen earned a doctorate in public health from the University of Florida, a master's degree in public health from the University of South Florida, and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Florida. She worked at the University of Florida as a postdoctoral associate in the Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research.

During her time with the Health Behaviors Research Branch, Dr. Nguyen worked on the sun safety agent-based modeling project, the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS), and other projects in the Behavioral Research Program.


"Where are they now?": Following up with past BRP fellows
Updated January 2019

Current Title
Assistant Professor
Mercer University College of Pharmacy

How has your BRP fellowship influenced your career?
As a BRP Fellow, I had the ability to learn about the government's role in public health, hone existing and develop new skills, and identify what career pathways I wanted to pursue.

Describe a favorite memory or two from your fellowship experience.
One of my favorite memories is attending the Fellows Symposium. It is an opportunity to hear about the projects and work other fellows are completing. Many times, it is also a call for collaboration with fellows you may not encounter on a daily basis.

Describe your current position, your current organization, and what you do.
I am an Assistant Professor in the College of Pharmacy at Mercer University. My current portfolio has three areas of focus: 1) rural health disparities, 2) social media and health communication, and 3) pharmacy practice.

Awards, Honors, and Recognitions
I was a recipient of 2018 NCI Director's Award for Oversight of Programmatic Vision: Skin Cancer and UV Protective Behaviors Research Team. My team and I were nominated "For Leadership in the Development of New Frameworks, Methodologies, and Initiatives to Advance Research on Skin Cancer and UV Protective Behaviors."

Publications from Fellowship Work



Current and/or past BRP mentors include Frank Perna and Richard Moser.

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