Paul G. Yeh

Paul G. Yeh serves as an NCI Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences Research at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health. Holding both MD and MPH credentials, he demonstrates academic leadership through his role on doctoral dissertation committees, including Pauline C. Rotich's proposal defense for research on "COVID-19 Policy Implications On Occupational Health And Safety: The Role Of AI In Data Accuracy And Information Dissemination".

Dr. Yeh's research focuses on applying preventive medicine principles to promote health behaviors among Latinx communities, with particular emphasis on physical activity and dietary interventions for noncommunicable disease and cancer prevention. His work represents a significant contribution to addressing health disparities through community-engaged research and evidence-based interventions tailored to vulnerable populations.

His research domains include:

• Preventive Medicine and Health Promotion
• Community-Based Interventions for Health Equity
• Noncommunicable Disease Prevention Strategies
• Cancer Prevention in Minority Populations
• Built Environment and Health Outcomes
• Primary Care Access and Treatment Outcomes

Currently leading a community-wide campaign in the Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Yeh implements culturally relevant health behavior promotion interventions designed to combat socioeconomic- and race-based health inequities by enhancing community health trajectories through sustainable approaches.