Kristen E. Howell

Kristen E. Howell is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics within Texas A&M University School of Public Health. Her research focuses on health outcomes and transition care for adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease, health literacy, and application of mHealth technology in pediatric cancer survivorship.

• Education:
  • University of Memphis, PhD in Epidemiology (2021)
  • Emory University, MPH in Epidemiology (2018)
  • University of Oklahoma, BS in Biology (2016)

Her scholarly work examines healthcare transition models, molecular testing practices in oncology, and health disparities in chronic disease management. Recent publications analyze the impact of care continuity on retention in adult medicine and the role of digital health tools in monitoring survivorship.

Kristen Howell's scientific contributions include a 2021 University of Memphis School of Public Health Student Achievement Award. Current research explores predictive modeling using mHealth data and implementation science for evidence-based practices in hematologic conditions.

Contact: khowell1@tamu.edu