Paul Yeh

Paul Yeh is a Faculty Associate at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, specifically within the Department of Management, Policy & Community Health. His work integrates preventive medicine, health economics, epidemiology, and health behavior promotion to address health equity in cancer prevention and outcomes for marginalized populations, including Hispanic, border, and rural communities.

• Cancer equity-focused prevention and intervention research
• Advanced quantitative and health economic modeling
• Behavior-based prevention strategies
• Focus on mental health and noncommunicable diseases

Research Focus

Dr. Yeh's interdisciplinary research applies decision science simulation modeling and health economic evaluation to quantify population health impacts of cancer screening interventions, mental health programs for students and breast cancer survivors, and sustainable health promotion initiatives. His projects emphasize reducing disparities in chronic disease management and mental health outcomes through community-driven solutions.