Celia Kaplan

Celia Kaplan is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). She serves as Director of the Medical Effectiveness Research Center and Co-Director of the Investigator Core of the Center for Aging in Diverse Communities. Her work focuses on health disparities among underserved US minority populations, particularly Latino communities.

• Education: B.A. in Sociology (University of Buenos Aires), M.P.H., M.A. in Latin American Studies, and Dr.P.H. in Public Health (UCLA)

Research Interests: Kaplan's research spans epidemiological studies and interventions addressing barriers to health behaviors across the cancer care continuum. Key areas include:

• Cancer prevention strategies for adolescents
• Cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening
• Treatment decision-making for Latina cancer patients
• Recruitment strategies for minority research participation
• Telehealth access during the pandemic
• Impact of language barriers on healthcare outcomes

Funding Trends: Her work has been continuously funded by NIH grants since 1996, covering topics like aging health inequities, genetic counseling accessibility, tobacco control, and clinical trial recruitment. Notable grants include R01CA197784 and P30AG015272.

Advisory Roles: While no direct advisees are listed, her leadership positions indicate significant mentorship involvement.