Heidi Hamann

Dr. Heidi Hamann serves as Professor and Department Head in the Department of Psychology at the University of Arizona, concurrently directing the Psychosocial Research in Oncology Lab. Her work centers on psychosocial and behavioral aspects of cancer survivorship, with specialized focus on patient-centered interventions for navigation and psychosocial care, particularly addressing lung cancer stigma and sociocultural resilience mechanisms.

Education:

• B.A. in Human Biology, Stanford University
• M.S. in Human Genetics, University of Michigan
• Clinical Psychology Internship, University of Pittsburgh/Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
• Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Utah
• Post-doctoral Fellowship in Psychosocial and Behavioral Oncology, University of Pittsburgh

Her research program targets systemic barriers in cancer care through community-focused navigation models and stigma-reduction frameworks. Current projects emphasize culturally sensitive interventions for underserved populations, leveraging stakeholder input to develop feasible psychosocial protocols within NCI-designated cancer centers. The lab actively bridges clinical practice and behavioral science to improve survivorship outcomes.

Recent publications (2023-2024) reveal concentrated momentum in implementation science, with three studies examining patient navigation efficacy, depression care integration, and lung cancer stigma interventions across multiple cancer centers. These works consistently employ RE-AIM frameworks and prioritize real-world applicability, demonstrating methodological rigor in feasibility testing and stakeholder engagement within diverse clinical settings.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

Dr. Hamann accepts Research Assistants and teaches core courses including Health Psychology (PSY 383) and Behavioral Medicine Interventions (PSY 588), with recent instruction in 2024. Her clinical practicum (PSY 694H) trains students in behavioral medicine techniques, indicating active mentorship despite no formal student list being provided. Grant details remain unspecified, though her NCI-center collaborations imply substantial research funding.

The Psychosocial Research in Oncology Lab operates as an interdisciplinary hub developing evidence-based protocols for cancer survivorship care. Current initiatives focus on scaling community navigation programs and testing stigma-reduction tools across the cancer control continuum, with strong emphasis on implementation within resource-limited settings.