Jennifer Ford

Dr. Jennifer Ford is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Hunter College, School of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on psychosocial adjustment, health behaviors, and quality of life in pediatric, adolescent, and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors.

• Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology, Kent State University

Research Interests: Dr. Ford's work examines psychosocial adaptation, psychosexual functioning, risk-based surveillance, and distance-delivered behavioral interventions for cancer survivors. She has developed evidence-based tools like the 'Roadmap to Parenthood' decision aid.

Article Trends: Her publications emphasize AYA cancer survivorship, fertility concerns, mobile health (mHealth), psychosocial interventions, and systematic reviews of behavioral therapies. Keywords across her work include Oncology, Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Medicine, and Digital Health.

• Scientific Awards:
  • TUFCCC/HC Regional Comprehensive Cancer Health Disparity Partnership Grant (U54 CA221704(5))
  • NIH-funded EMPOWER Study on Breast Cancer Surveillance

Labs & Teams: Dr. Ford leads the Hunter Psycho-Oncology Lab (HPOL), which has received national recognition for its work on anxiety, identity development, and family-building challenges in cancer survivors. The lab actively engages in randomized trials and qualitative studies.