Judith Walsh-Cassidy

Judith Walsh-Cassidy, MD, MPH, is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), affiliated with the School of Medicine and the Department of Medicine. She practices at the UCSF Women's Health Primary Care Clinic, where her clinical focus is on disease prevention and women's health.

Education:

• MD in Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles
• MPH in Public Health, University of California, Los Angeles
• Residency, School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
• Epidemiology training, Veterans Affairs Medical Center of San Francisco

Research and Education Interests:
Dr. Walsh-Cassidy's research centers on implementing cancer screening interventions in primary care, particularly for colorectal, cervical, and lung cancers, with a strong emphasis on health equity and underserved populations. She frequently teaches on women's health topics such as cancer screening, menopause, and osteoporosis. Her work integrates public health strategies into clinical practice to improve preventive care delivery.

Publication Trends:
Her recent publications (2016–2023) reflect a sustained focus on cancer screening implementation, shared decision-making, and health disparities. She has led randomized trials (e.g., LungCARE, PreView) and qualitative studies examining physician and patient perspectives. Her work spans journals in internal medicine, public health, oncology, and health services, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact.

Scientific Contributions:

• Pioneered integrated screening models (e.g., FLU-FOBT program)
• Advanced understanding of cultural and systemic barriers to screening in Latino and Vietnamese populations
• Contributed to national discussions on HPV and colorectal cancer screening guidelines

Grants and Advising:
While specific grants and advisees are not detailed in the provided text, Dr. Walsh-Cassidy has a long history of collaborative research with prominent UCSF faculty, suggesting active grant involvement. She likely mentors trainees in preventive medicine and women’s health, though no students are listed.

Labs and Teams:
Dr. Walsh-Cassidy collaborates within a multidisciplinary network at UCSF, including researchers in public health, oncology, and primary care. Her work is associated with initiatives focused on cancer prevention and health equity, though no formal lab is mentioned.