Stacey Kenfield

Stacey Kenfield, ScD, is a faculty member at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), affiliated with the School of Medicine and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. She is a leading researcher in cancer epidemiology, with a focus on prostate cancer, lifestyle interventions, and survivorship. As Principal Investigator on multiple NIH-funded studies, she has advanced understanding of how diet, exercise, and behavior influence cancer outcomes.

Education:

• BS, Physiological Science, UCLA, 2000
• MS, Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health, 2003
• ScD, Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health, 2006

Dr. Kenfield's research centers on nutritional epidemiology, exercise oncology, and behavioral health in cancer survivors. Her work explores how plant-based diets, physical activity, sleep, and mHealth interventions impact prostate cancer progression, quality of life, and survival. She emphasizes health equity and community engagement, particularly in diverse and underserved populations.

Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in lifestyle-based interventions for cancer survivors, with a focus on modifiable risk factors such as diet, physical activity, and sleep. The studies span clinical trials, cohort analyses, and meta-reviews, often incorporating patient-reported outcomes and genomic or microbiome data to understand mechanisms. Collaboration is central to her research, with frequent co-authorship across UCSF and national institutions.

Scientific Awards:

• Harvard School of Public Health Teaching Assistant Award
• Association of Schools of Public Health and Legacy Foundation STEP-UP Award Fellowship (pre-doctoral)
• NIH Research and Career Development Award in Nutritional Epidemiology of Cancer (pre- and post-doctoral)
• American Association for Cancer Research Minority Scholar in Cancer Research Award
• Michael Milken Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award

Dr. Kenfield has led major NIH-funded grants including R01CA207749 on web-based lifestyle interventions in prostate cancer and R21CA184605 on exercise for men with metastatic prostate cancer. She mentors junior researchers and collaborates widely on studies involving behavioral interventions, cancer survivorship, and health disparities. While specific advisees are not listed, her leadership in large trials suggests active mentorship. Her work continues to inform clinical guidelines and public health strategies for cancer survivors.

She is actively involved in multi-institutional research teams such as the INTERVAL-GAP4 Trial and the EMOVES study, which focus on physical activity and community-engaged lifestyle interventions. These teams include experts in oncology, epidemiology, urology, and behavioral science, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her research.