Sara J. Knight

Sara J. Knight is a Researcher in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, with a focus on genomic medicine, cancer survivorship, and patient-centered decision-making. Her work bridges clinical research with public health, emphasizing health equity, shared decision-making, and quality-of-life outcomes.

• PhD in Clinical Psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• MA in Clinical Psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• BA in Psychology from University of Maryland

Her research spans genomics and personalized medicine, particularly in underserved populations, and health experiences of veterans with chronic illnesses. She investigates patient preferences, medical decision-making in oncology, and implementation science for genomic sequencing in clinical settings.

Recent publications highlight her work on long-term impacts of pandemics, utility of genomic testing, and health disparities in surgical outcomes. She contributes extensively to the CSER Consortium and SouthSeq initiatives, focusing on diverse patient populations.

Her methodological expertise includes qualitative analysis, instrument development for measuring genomic utility, and cohort studies assessing interventions like Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways.