Robin Taylor Wilson

Robin Taylor Wilson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Temple University's College of Public Health. Her work bridges environmental cancer epidemiology, genetic risk factors, and public health policy.

• Education: PhD in Epidemiology (University of Iowa), MA in Geography (University of Colorado), BS in Political Science (Drake University)

Dr. Wilson’s research examines gene-environment interactions in kidney cancer, focusing on trace element exposures, vitamin D metabolism, and implementation research. She has conducted population studies across the U.S., Bolivia, Europe, and Scandinavia.

Recent publications emphasize PFAS contamination, social determinants of cancer risk, and policy-relevant epidemiology. Her work utilizes spatial analysis, biomarker development, and transdisciplinary approaches.

Scientific Awards:

• Outstanding College of Medicine Mentor (Pennsylvania State University)
• Inaugural College of Medicine Dean’s Diversity Award Champion (Pennsylvania State University)

As director of Temple’s Kidney Cancer Research Prevention Program, she has mentored 85 students and faculty. Her grants include funding from NIH, CDC, and the U.S. Department of Defense.