Jan M. Eberth

Dr. Jan M. Eberth is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Management and Policy at Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health. She holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Texas Health Science Center and an MSPH from Texas A&M. Dr. Eberth is also a full member of the Cancer Risk & Control Research Program at the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center - Jefferson Health, and serves in key advisory roles including Vice-Chair of the National Lung Cancer Roundtable Provider Engagement Task Group and member of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network’s Rural Cancer Workgroup.

Education:

• PhD in Epidemiology, University of Texas Health Science Center (School of Public Health)
• MSPH in Epidemiology, Texas A&M Health Science Center (School of Rural Public Health)
• BS in Health Sciences, Clemson University

Research Focus: Dr. Eberth investigates social and structural barriers to equitable healthcare access, particularly in rural and minoritized populations. Her work emphasizes cancer disparities in early detection and treatment (lung, breast, colorectal), with recent projects including lung cancer screening pathways in Philadelphia primary care, small-area lung cancer screening eligibility analysis, and quality improvement initiatives in Appalachia and the Southern U.S.

Publications Trends: Her articles consistently address disparities in cancer care access, telehealth equity, and rural healthcare infrastructure. Recent work highlights the pandemic’s impact on rural health services and the role of financial navigation in mitigating cancer care costs.

Awards/Honors:

• Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology
• Past President, American College of Epidemiology

Grants/Advisory Work: Dr. Eberth leads policy engagement initiatives with the National Rural Health Association, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, and GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer. Her work bridges academic research with actionable policy solutions for health equity.

Key Affiliations:

• Member, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center’s Cancer Risk & Control Research Program
• Advisor, National Lung Cancer Roundtable
• Rural Cancer Workgroup, Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network