Furjen Deng

Furjen Deng is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Sociology at Sam Houston State University, focusing on public sociology and community engagement. They were born in Taiwan, earned a B.A. in Sociology from National Taiwan University (1982) and a Ph.D. in Sociology from Purdue University (1990).

• Research spans health disparities, cancer survivorship, and community-based participatory research
• Secured major grants from institutions like the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (> $1.4M)
• Collaborates with Asian-American community organizations to address mental health, cancer disparities, and uninsured populations

Recent publications explore dietary supplements among Chinese-American survivors, culturally tailored interventions, and community capacity-building. Grants highlight partnerships with organizations like the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.