Paula Cuccaro

Dr. Paula Cuccaro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. Her research focuses on adolescent health, behavioral interventions, and cancer prevention for underserved populations. She is affiliated with the Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research.

Her work spans HPV vaccination programs, mindfulness-based interventions for homeless youth, trauma-informed care training, and school-based physical activity initiatives. Recent studies examine vaccine hesitancy, implementation science for evidence-based programs, and health disparities in colorectal cancer screening.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals trends in community-engaged research, health equity, and multilevel interventions targeting vulnerable youth. Key subfields include vaccine confidence, implementation strategies, and behavioral responses to pandemics.