Janice Tsoh

Janice Tsoh is a Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She serves as Co-Director of the Asian American Research Center on Health (AsianARCH.org) and Associate Director for the NIDA T32 Postdoctoral Training Fellowship on Substance Use Disorders. Her research focuses on reducing tobacco-related and cancer health disparities in Asian American communities, particularly immigrants with limited English proficiency.

• Academic Background:
  • PhD & MA in Clinical Psychology (University of Rhode Island)
  • BA in Psychology (State University of New York, Binghamton)
  • Certificate in Clinical Research (UCSF)

Her work combines lay health worker outreach, digital health tools, and electronic health record integration to address smoking cessation, healthy lifestyle promotion, and mental health equity. She has led numerous NIH and TRDRP-funded studies, including trials for family-based interventions in Vietnamese and Chinese communities.

Recent publications highlight her focus on COVID-19 syndemics, anti-Asian racism, and technology use in immigrant populations. She has received the URM Research Mentoring Award for her work with underrepresented trainees.

Awards & Leadership:

• URM Research Mentoring Award
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion
• Co-Director, AsianARCH.org
• Associate Director, NIDA T32 Fellowship

Her mentoring extends to faculty development in research and career growth, emphasizing support for underrepresented minorities in health disciplines.