Erica Phillips

Erica Phillips is a Joint Professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University's College of Human Ecology. Her research focuses on public health interventions, chronic disease management, and health equity, with a particular emphasis on leveraging social networks, clinical practices, and community partnerships to address disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. She has designed and led multiple randomized controlled trials targeting obesity, hypertension, and cancer screening disparities.

Dr. Phillips' work spans epidemiological studies, implementation science, and clinical research. Her recent projects include developing telehealth strategies for hypertension management, evaluating social determinants of cancer outcomes in urban populations, and designing faith-based initiatives to reduce cardiovascular risk factors in underserved communities. She has contributed to policy-relevant studies on structural inequalities, including the impact of socioeconomic status on heart failure mortality and racial disparities in lung cancer screening eligibility.

Her research integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, often collaborating with clinicians, policymakers, and community organizations. Notable contributions include protocols for remote patient monitoring, interventions to improve lung cancer screening uptake, and frameworks to address food insecurity among cancer survivors. Dr. Phillips also engages in faculty development programs to advance health equity training in medical education.

Key areas of inquiry include: the role of social networks in behavioral change, the impact of the built environment on dietary habits, and the interplay between chronic diseases like obesity and cardiovascular conditions. Her work consistently emphasizes translating evidence into actionable strategies for high-risk populations.