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Raphael E. Cuomo

Raphael E. Cuomo
NationalityAmerican
Alma materLafayette College (BS)
San Diego State University (MPH)
Harvard University (Certificate)
UC San Diego (PhD)
Known forCancer epidemiology
AwardsFellow of the Royal Society for Public Health
Member of the Delta Omega Honorary Society
Scientific career
FieldsPublic health
Epidemiology
Health policy
Cancer prevention
Institutions

Raphael E. Cuomo is an American biomedical scientist and professor at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine.[1] He is known for his applications of biostatistics and health informatics to various global health challenges, especially cancer epidemiology and tobacco-related health disparities.[2][3] Cuomo is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health[4] and a member of the Delta Omega honorary society.[5] He is board certified in public health by the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE).[6]

Early life and education

During his undergraduate studies, Cuomo volunteered in hospital emergency departments and organized vaccination initiatives during the H1N1 pandemic.[7] He took part in a medical program at Yale University and completed a clinical externship at the Washington Hospital Center's Cardiac Arrhythmia Center. Cuomo later pursued a Master in Public Health at San Diego State University, focusing on health management and policy. His master's thesis examined approaches to reducing maternal mortality globally. Additionally, he undertook graduate-level coursework to earn a professional certificate in sustainability science from Harvard University.[8]

Cuomo has contributed to public health research through collaborations with various organizations, including Leidos, the Institute for Behavioral and Community Health, and the Worldwide Orphans Foundation.[9] He completed his PhD in Global Health at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, focusing his dissertation on global access to cancer medications, involving collaborations with the World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research on Cancer.[10]

Research

Cuomo’s research focuses on global health challenges by integrating epidemiology, biostatistics, and policy analysis:

  • Cancer Epidemiology: Cuomo researched potential links between low ultraviolet B exposure and cancers like colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and leukemia. His research, using data from NASA, explored the hypothesis that vitamin D deficiency contributes to cancer progression.[11][12][13][14]
  • Tobacco Control and E-Cigarettes: Cuomo analyzed online marketing practices for e-cigarettes and tobacco products, exploring trends in digital engagement and associated health risks.[15][16][17]
  • Clinical Informatics: Cuomo's work includes analyses of the role of serum calcifediol and mortality risks in colon cancer patients, racial disparities in cirrhosis survival among individuals with alcohol use disorder, and the health impacts of substance use disorders among cancer patients.[18][19][20]
  • Health Policy: Cuomo used machine learning approaches to study opioid abuse and worked on cost models for cancer treatment in developing countries.[21][22][23]

Cuomo is also author of the book "Public Health Perceptions of American Youth",[24] which discusses public health issues affecting youth in the United States.

Editorial roles

Cuomo is Section Editor for JMIR Infodemiology and Handling Editor for Frontiers in Public Health.[25]

Personal life

Cuomo lives in San Diego with his wife, Fernanda, and their two children, Camila and Chloe.[26] He served as a military officer in the U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps from 2018 to 2020.[27]

References

  1. ^ "UC San Diego Drug Development Faculty Page".
  2. ^ Dagger, Jane (2024). From Data to Discovery: The Contributions of Dr. Raphael E. Cuomo, Ph.D. Seattle, WA: Kindle Direct Publishing. ISBN 979-8-218-56312-7. OL 56970873M. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
  3. ^ "Raphael Cuomo, PhD, MPH, CPH, FRSPH - Clinical Research".
  4. ^ ResearchGate - Raphael Cuomo
  5. ^ Delta Omega National Membership List
  6. ^ https://apha.confex.com/apha/143am/webprogram/Person308842.html American Public Health Association, Annual Meeting 2015
  7. ^ "Raphael Cuomo headed efforts to recruit students and staff an area vaccination clinic".
  8. ^ Clinical Microbiology Reviews - Raphael Cuomo "Author Bio". doi:10.1128/cmr.00045-14. PMC 4187634. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  9. ^ Raphael Cuomo PubMed Central MacKey, T. K.; Liang, B. A.; Cuomo, R.; Hafen, R.; Brouwer, K. C.; Lee, D. E. (2014). "Biographies". Clinical Microbiology Reviews. 27 (4): 949–979. doi:10.1128/CMR.00045-14. PMC 4187634. PMID 25278579.
  10. ^ "Access and Affordability of Cancer Drugs in International Settings".
  11. ^ UC San Diego Researchers Link Higher Risk of Leukemia to Low Sunlight and Vitamin D
  12. ^ Northern Latitude Shortage of Vitamin D Increase Leukemia Rates
  13. ^ Cuomo, Raphael E.; Garland, Cedric F.; Gorham, Edward D.; Mohr, Sharif B. (2015). "Low cloud cover-adjusted ultraviolet B irradiance is associated with high incidence rates of leukemia: Study of 172 countries". PLOS ONE. 10 (12): e0144308. Bibcode:2015PLoSO..1044308C. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0144308.
  14. ^ "Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D & Five-Year Survival in Primary Colon Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study". Nutrition and Cancer. 2024.
  15. ^ Online E-cigarette Vendors Engage Customers Using Popular Internet Tools
  16. ^ "Rates of Adverse Events and Related Risk Factors Following E-Cigarette Use". Journal of Public Health. 2024.
  17. ^ "Identification and characterization of illegal sales of cannabis and nicotine delivery products on telegram messaging platform". Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2023.
  18. ^ Cuomo, Raphael E. (2024). "The Mediating Role of Comorbidities on the Relationship Between Serum Vitamin D and Five-Year Mortality Risk in Colon Cancer Patients". Nutrition and Cancer. 76 (10): 943–951. doi:10.1080/01635581.2024.2377844. PMID 38988094.
  19. ^ Cuomo, Raphael E.; Purushothaman, Vishnu; Mackey, Tim K. (2023). "Tobacco/Nicotine Dependence as a Risk Factor for Substance Use Disorders and Related Mental Health Conditions Among Cancer Patients". Psycho-Oncology. 32 (9): 1395–1400. doi:10.1002/pon.6190. PMID 37409875.
  20. ^ Cuomo, Raphael E. (2024). "Health Disparities in Time to Diagnosis and Survival Post-Diagnosis of Cirrhosis in Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder: A Retrospective Cohort Study". Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.). 121: 141–146. doi:10.1016/j.alcohol.2024.02.005. PMID 38408687.
  21. ^ Results of the First Study to Establish a Link Between Twitter and Illegal Online Pharmacies Published in JMIR
  22. ^ "Improving Cancer Patient Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness: A Markov Simulation". Cancer Investigation. 2023.
  23. ^ "Establishing a link between prescription drug abuse and illicit online pharmacies: Analysis of Twitter data". Journal of Medical Internet Research. 17 (12). 2015.
  24. ^ Cuomo, Raphael E. (2012). Public Health Perceptions of American Youth. Booktango. ISBN 9781468921519.
  25. ^ "Editorial Board Members".
  26. ^ "Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute - Profile".
  27. ^ "UCSD Senate Degree Proposal with Faculty Appendix Docs" (PDF).
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