Anne Ray

Anne Ray is an Associate Professor in Epidemiology & Environmental Health at the University of Kentucky. She is a member of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program at the Markey Cancer Center and the Substance Use Priority Research Area. Her work focuses on behavioral interventions for college and adolescent health, particularly related to alcohol use, risky sexual behaviors, and HPV vaccination.

• Doctor of Philosophy - Pennsylvania State University (2011)

Her research integrates digital health strategies and motivational interviewing to develop and evaluate preventive measures for youth. Recent projects include cross-tailored alcohol-risky sex feedback systems, mobile parent-based interventions for high school students, and HPV vaccine confidence programs for rural communities. She has secured significant funding from agencies like the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation.

Key trends in her recent publications include digital interventions for alcohol prevention, integrative feedback mechanisms, HPV vaccination promotion, and media literacy campaigns. Her work spans randomized controlled trials, implementation science, and behavioral modeling across public health and computer science domains.

Current projects involve scaling up digital interventions, examining youth information behavior, and enhancing family-based prevention strategies through technology. Collaborations extend to organizations like Planned Parenthood, 4-H, and community health centers.