Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education
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Amelie G. Ramirez

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | UT HSC · Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Contact

Biography

Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez is director of the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR), chair of the Department of Population Health Sciences, and associate director of cancer outreach and engagement at the Mays Cancer Center, all at UT Health San Antonio. The IHPR, founded in 2006, investigates causes and solutions to cancer and chronic disease disparities to improve Latino health in San Antonio, South Texas and the nation.The IHPR’s official charter is to: conduct research, interventions and outreach projects on health disparities and health equity; train scientists and mentor students; and communicate findings and tools with researchers and more. 

Publications

Breast Cancer Genetic Testing Awareness, Attitudes and Intentions of Latinas Living along the US-Mexico Border: A Qualitative Study

Patricia Chalela, José A. Pagán, Dejun Su, Edgar Muñoz and Amelie G. Ramirez

Research Article: J Community Med Health Edu 2012, 2:152

DOI: 10.4172/2161-0711.1000152

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