Janeane N. Anderson

Janeane N. Anderson, PhD, MPH, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community and Population Health at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Nursing in Memphis, TN. Her academic appointments bridge public health and clinical nursing domains with emphasis on underserved populations.

Dr. Anderson's educational foundation includes:

• PhD in Communication, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California
• Master of Public Health, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, College of Medicine, UT Health Science Center

Her research program centers on patient-clinician communication and health disparities, employing qualitative methodologies to examine oncology care experiences among Black women and sexual minority populations. Key focus areas include medication adherence in breast cancer treatment, sexual health communication, and culturally-tailored HIV prevention interventions. Current projects investigate how perceived discrimination impacts quality of life and treatment adherence through community-engaged approaches.

Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate consistent thematic focus on breast cancer survivorship and HIV prevention among marginalized groups. Her work reveals critical connections between racial discrimination, sexual health challenges, and treatment adherence in oncology settings, while pioneering peer-led PrEP interventions for Black sexual minority men. Methodologically, she integrates mobile health technologies with behavioral science frameworks.

Scientific Awards:

• No major awards documented in current profile

Dr. Anderson mentors graduate students in nursing research methodology and community-based participatory research. Her grant portfolio includes NIH-funded studies on remote symptom monitoring for breast cancer patients and culturally-adapted HIV prevention programs, though specific funding details are not publicly enumerated. She actively collaborates with community health centers serving rural and urban underserved populations.

The THRIVE intervention project represents her primary research infrastructure, developing mHealth applications for oncology care improvement through patient-centered design principles. This initiative involves cross-disciplinary teams from nursing, public health, and computer science to address systemic barriers in cancer care delivery.