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Yelena P. Wu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah, with adjunct appointments in Pediatrics and Population Health Sciences. As Vice-Chair for Research and a Huntsman Cancer Institute Investigator, she focuses on behavioral interventions for cancer prevention among youth populations.
- Associate Professor & Vice-Chair for Research, Dermatology
- Investigator, Huntsman Cancer Institute
- Adjunct Associate Professor, Pediatrics & Population Health Sciences
Her research spans sun-safe practices, pediatric behavioral health, and family-based cancer prevention across diverse demographics including rural communities, melanoma survivors, and expectant mothers. Recent publications examine UV exposure disparities, digital health applications, and behavioral medicine integration in adolescent care.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Award for Skin Cancer Prevention Behaviors in Families
Current initiatives target telehealth interventions and school-based sun safety programs. The Wu Research Group actively develops and tests strategies to enhance health outcomes through behavioral modification in high-risk populations.