Carolyn Fang

Carolyn Fang is a Professor and Associate Director for Population Science in the Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) program at Fox Chase Cancer Center. She is actively engaged in research, mentoring, and community outreach, with a strong focus on reducing cancer disparities among racial/ethnic minority populations, particularly Asian Americans and immigrants.

• PhD in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 1997
• MA in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 1993
• BA in Psychology, Colgate University, 1991

Dr. Fang’s research centers on the intersection of psychosocial, behavioral, and biological factors in cancer prevention, risk management, and survivorship. Her work explores biobehavioral pathways linking stress and immune dysregulation to cancer progression, develops community-based interventions to reduce cancer disparities in Asian Americans, and investigates how neighborhood and immigrant experiences affect health outcomes. She integrates geospatial analysis, molecular techniques, and community-engaged methods to advance health equity.

Her recent publications (2023–2025) show a strong trend in examining neighborhood influences on cancer risk, developing culturally tailored screening interventions for Latinas and Korean Americans, and improving palliative and survivorship care. Themes include social determinants of health, psychosocial oncology, and digital health tools.

• Fellow, Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research (2020)
• Fellow, Society of Behavioral Medicine (2020)
• Cancer Control Award, American Cancer Society (2013)
• NCI Preventive Oncology Career Development Award (1999–2004)
• APA Leadership Institute for Women (2011)

Dr. Fang mentors undergraduate researchers through the Summer Research Fellowship and leads a multidisciplinary lab team focused on intervention development and evaluation. She has secured substantial grant funding and collaborates with institutions nationwide. Her lab includes project managers, health educators, and research associates working on community outreach and data analysis. She is actively involved in cancer research training, education, and public engagement initiatives.