Staff: Rachelle S. Brick, Ph.D., M.S.P.H., O.T.R./L.
Rachelle S. Brick, Ph.D., M.S.P.H., O.T.R./L.
Cancer Prevention Fellow
rachelle.brick@nih.gov
240-276-7459
Rachelle Brick, Ph.D., M.S.P.H., OTR/L, is a Cancer Prevention Fellow in the Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences Branch of the Behavioral Research Program.
Dr. Brick's research examines the influence of access and delivery of cancer rehabilitation services on cancer survivorship outcomes. She is also interested in examining biological and behavioral factors associated with accelerated aging in cancer survivors. Prior to joining NCI, Dr. Brick worked clinically as an occupational therapist with a specialty in cancer-related cognitive impairment. Her previous work focused on using qualitative and quantitative approaches to develop interventions addressing disability in older cancer survivors.
Dr. Brick received her M.S.P.H. from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, her M.S.O.T. from Boston University Sargent College, and her Bachelor of Philosophy degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
Current and/or past BRP mentors include Paige Green and Michelle Mollica.
Current and/or past BRP mentors include Paige Green.
Research Areas
- Accelerated aging
- Cancer rehabilitation
- Survivorship
- Stakeholder engagement
- Disability
Selected Publications and Presentations
- Brick R, Padgett L, Jones J, Wood KC, Pergolotti M, Marshall TF, Campbell G, Eilers R, Keshavarzi S, Flores AM, Silver JK, Virani A, Livinski AA, Ahmed MF, Kendig T, Khalid B, Barnett J, Borhani A, Bernard G, Lyons KD. The influence of telehealth-based cancer rehabilitation interventions on disability: a systematic review. J Cancer Surviv 2022 Feb 26:1-26.
- Brick R, Lyons KD, Bender C, Eilers R, Ferguson R, Pergolotti M, Toto P, Skidmore E, Leland NE. Factors influencing utilization of cancer rehabilitation services among older breast cancer survivors in the USA: a qualitative study. Support Care Cancer 2022 Mar; 30(3):2397-2405.
- Brick R, Skidmore ER, Al Snih S, Terhorst L. Examination of Cancer and Aging Through Activities of Daily Living: A National Health and Aging Trends Study Analysis. J Aging Health 2021 Dec; 33(10):877-885.
- Brick R, Skidmore E. Optimizing Cancer Rehabilitation through Activity-focused Approaches. Semin Oncol Nurs 2020 Jan 24.
- Brick R, Turner R, Bender C, Douglas M, Eilers R, Ferguson R, Leland N, Lyons KD, Toto P, Skidmore E. Impact of non-pharmacological interventions on activity limitations and participation restrictions in older breast cancer survivors: A scoping review. J Geriatr Oncol 2021 Mar; 13(2):132-142.
To request edits to this profile, please contact us at ncidccpsbrpadvances@mail.nih.gov.