Jessica D. Austin

Jessica D. Austin, Ph.D., serves as a Senior Associate Consultant in the Department of Quantitative Health Sciences at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. Her research focuses on evidence-based cancer prevention strategies and implementation science to address health disparities in underserved populations.

• Ph.D. in Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
• M.P.H. in Community and Behavioral Health from University of North Texas Health Science Center
• B.S. in Neuroscience from Texas Christian University

Her work emphasizes community engagement to adapt and scale cancer care innovations, particularly through electronic health record (EHR) systems and breast cancer screening initiatives. Recent projects include the "ASCENT" Clinical Trial (funded by the National Cancer Institute) to improve cancer pain management through digitally-enabled interventions.

Dr. Austin's publications highlight her expertise in implementation barriers, multilevel interventions, and equity-focused clinical trials, with a recurring focus on Hispanic communities and low-resource settings.