Barbara Fuhrman

Barbara Fuhrman, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). Her research focuses on molecular epidemiology and cancer etiology, particularly examining hormonal pathways and the gut microbiome's role in cancer development. She holds academic appointments within the School of Medicine and has expertise in both clinical and public health research.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Community Health, University at Buffalo (2006)
• M.S. in Epidemiology, University at Buffalo (2002)
• B.A. in Spanish, Yale University (1997)

Research Interests:

• Molecular mechanisms of cancer development
• Role of estrogens and estrogen metabolites in oncogenesis
• Microbiome interactions with hormonal systems
• Epidemiological methods for large cohort studies

Her work bridges basic science and clinical translation, addressing how environmental and biological factors influence cancer risk and outcomes.

Grants & Collaborations: Dr. Fuhrman collaborates on NIH-funded studies examining PFAS exposure, cervical microbiome dynamics, and mental health interventions during crises. Her research has been published in journals like Cancer Research, JAMA Oncology, and Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Labs/Teams: She leads the Cancer Etiology and Microbiome Research Group at USUHS, focusing on translational studies in military and civilian populations.