Nashira Brown

Dr. Nashira Brown is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)'s School of Public Health. She concurrently serves as an Associate Scientist at UAB's O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her research focuses on addressing cancer health disparities and modifiable risk factors, particularly through physical activity interventions. She earned her PhD, MS, and BS in Public Health and Kinesiology from UAB.

Education:

• PhD in Public Health Education and Promotion, UAB (2022)
• MS in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, UAB (2017)
• BS in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, UAB (2015)

Research Interests: Dr. Brown investigates two primary areas: identifying barriers/facilitators to physical activity in underserved populations (e.g., rural adults, cancer survivors) and designing interventions to reduce comorbidities in cancer survivors. Her work emphasizes culturally tailored approaches and multi-level strategies to address health disparities.

Key Research Themes:

• Cancer survivorship and exercise preferences
• Food insecurity in diverse populations
• Physical activity interventions in rural settings
• Impact of the pandemic on health behaviors

Grants & Teams: She leads projects like the DIAL study (Interactive Voice Response System for physical activity) and collaborates with community health workers in underserved areas. Her work integrates behavioral theory and technology-driven solutions.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with UAB's School of Public Health and O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, focusing on behavioral oncology and health disparities research.