Pamela Hull

Dr. Pamela Hull is a Professor in the Department of Behavioral Science at the University of Kentucky and holds the William Stamps Farish Endowed Chair in Cancer Research. As Associate Director of Population Science and Community Impact at the UK Markey Cancer Center, she oversees community outreach, the population science research agenda, and the Kentucky Cancer Consortium. Her work focuses on implementation science, HPV vaccination, and early childhood obesity prevention using mobile technology, particularly for African American, Hispanic, and low-income populations.

• Education: PhD in Sociology (Vanderbilt University, 2004), MA in Sociology (Vanderbilt University, 2000), BA in Sociology (Duke University, 1995)

Dr. Hull’s research addresses health disparities through community-engaged interventions, with over 15 years of experience in cancer prevention and technology-based applications. Recent work includes NCI-funded R01 studies on HPV vaccine implementation and USDA-funded CHEW (Children Eating Well) projects to combat childhood obesity. Her publications highlight implementation science, health equity, and digital health tools across journals like Journal of the American College of Surgeons and JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting.

She has received the Million Dollar Researcher Club Award (2011) and leads funded projects such as:

• UK ASCEND (NIH/NCMHD) for eliminating disparities
• FY26 Breast/Cervical Cancer Outreach (KY Cabinet for Health)
• NCI R01 for HPV vaccination effectiveness

Dr. Hull mentors early-career faculty, K01 fellows, and students at multiple institutions, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in cancer research.