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Jean Edward is an Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, serving as Director of Graduate Studies and PhD Program. She contributes to the Markey Cancer Center's Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program and leads the UNITE Research Priority Area.
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Louisville (2013)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bellarmine University (2008)
Her research focuses on health literacy, healthcare access disparities, and healthcare policy, particularly addressing financial toxicity in cancer care. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to healthcare equity.
Recent publications examine racial/rural disparities in AYA cancer survivors, cost-of-care conversations in nursing, interprofessional training programs, and financial navigation systems. Key collaborations involve the KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services and University of California Davis.
- Fellow, Society for Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders (2019)
- Public Health Nursing Junior Investigator Award (2016)
- Excellence Award for Diversity & Inclusivity (2020)
- Commonwealth Institute of Kentucky Scholar (2016)
- Wethington Excellence in Research Award (2019)
Active grants include "Implementing Innovative Value-based Financing Models to Promote Medical Legal Partnerships in Kentucky" (2023-2026) and multiple studies on financial toxicity in hematologic cancers. She engages healthcare teams and policymakers through invited talks at organizations like the American Public Health Association.
