Justin Moore

Justin Moore, Ph.D., is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He holds leadership roles as Assistant Director of Population Science at the Markey Cancer Center and the Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET). His research focuses on epidemiology, biostatistics, and health disparities across cancer prevention and control domains.

• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Alabama-University College (2017)
• Master of Public Health, University of Alabama-University College (2014)
• Bachelor of Arts, Hampshire College (2011)

Dr. Moore's research explores the intersection of social identity, geographic factors, and genomic interactions affecting cancer outcomes. His work has identified geospatial hotspots of excess mortality in African American, Hispanic, and rural populations for breast, lung, early-onset colorectal cancers, sepsis, and COVID-19. Current projects include NIH-funded studies on mammography screening disparities and community-engaged research through the UK ASCEND program.

Recent publications emphasize:

• 2025: Education's role in Hispanic cancer mortality using NHANES data
• 2025: Geographic analysis of urologic cancer disparities in Asian Americans
• 2025: Sociodemographic factors in breastfeeding behaviors through NHANES 1999–2020
• 2025: Renal cell carcinoma subtypes linked to lifetime weight patterns

Scientific awards include:

• American Association for Cancer Research Minority in Cancer Research Faculty Award (2022)

Active grants:

• National Cancer Institute: Pathways to Prevention (2025–2027)
• National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities: UK ASCEND multiple cores (2024–2029)
• NIH NIMHD K01 grant (K01MD015304-01) on mammography disparities

Research collaborations span institutions including Harvard University, University of Georgia, and Mayo Clinic, with methodological expertise in GIS mapping, mediation analysis, and Bayesian modeling.