At the Exercise & Health Behavior in Oncology Laboratory (EHBOL, pronounced “able”), our goal is to help cancer survivors lead long and healthy lives following a cancer diagnosis and related treatment. We use innovative methods to advance behavioral science in developing, implementing, and evaluating interventions among cancer survivors from historically marginalized backgrounds. Our long-term goal is to reduce cancer-related burdens and health disparities.

Our research merges theories and frameworks from health behavior change and dissemination and implementation science to ask the following disparities-related research questions:

1. How can exercise and health behavior interventions be adapted to reach and engage historically marginalized cancer survivor populations?
2. What is the optimal approach to promote both exercise and other health behaviors among cancer survivors from historically marginalized backgrounds?
3. What are the most impactful approaches to implement exercise, physical activity, and other health behavior interventions among cancer survivors in community-based settings within Michigan and beyond?

We have opportunities for members of the community to engage with the lab:

• we have ongoing research studies for people from historically marginalized backgrounds diagnosed with cancer;
• we invite stakeholders to be a part of our Community Advisory Board to provide valued input to our research;
• we value collaboration with researchers and clinicians in related fields.

If you are interested in getting involved, please share your contact information using the ‘contact us’ button below, and a member of the team will be in touch soon!

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