Karen Emmons

Karen Emmons, PhD, is a faculty member at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where she serves as a Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She also holds the role of Faculty Lead for Community Engagement at Harvard Catalyst, advancing collaborative research initiatives.

• Research focuses on reducing cancer risk disparities in historically disadvantaged communities through community-based interventions.
• Expertise in implementation science, particularly in community health centers and low-income housing settings.
• Key areas: nutrition, physical activity, sun exposure, tobacco cessation, and cancer screening.

Scientific Recognition:

• National Academy of Medicine member