Jaimi Allen

Jaimi (Mimi) Allen is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), affiliated with the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. Her work focuses on cancer health disparities, behavioral health across the cancer continuum, and health equity for marginalized populations such as rural and minority groups. She emphasizes collaborative, multi-institutional approaches to address disparities in cancer outcomes and build diverse epidemiology cohorts.

Education:

• PhD in Population Health, Texas Woman’s University (2020)
• MS in Health Sciences, University of Central Arkansas (2012)
• BS in Health Education, University of Central Arkansas (2009)

Research interests include theory-driven strategies to reduce inequities in cancer survivorship, particularly among low-income and racially/ethnically diverse populations. Her recent work explores vaccine hesitancy, pandemic health behaviors, and the role of physical activity in LGBTQ+ health. She has contributed to studies on electronic health records for cancer disparity analysis and longitudinal tracking of SARS-CoV-2 antibody prevalence in college students.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed.

Advising/Grants: No specific advisees or grant details provided in the text. Collaborative efforts highlighted include multi-state and multi-disciplinary teams focused on equitable health outcomes.

Labs/Teams: Active participation in interdisciplinary teams but no named lab specified. Focus on large-scale epidemiological cohorts and public health policy initiatives.