Eduardo J. Santiago-Rodríguez, PhD, MPH, is a cancer prevention fellow in the Health Communication and Informatics Research Branch (HCIRB). Dr. Santiago-Rodríguez’s work primarily focuses on factors that impact cancer prevention and the delivery of cancer care. He is also interested in evaluating interventions aimed at improving cancer-related outcomes.
Dr. Santiago-Rodríguez completed a PhD in Epidemiology and Translational Science at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). During his time at UCSF, Dr. Santiago-Rodríguez also contributed to several research projects and activities supported by the San Francisco Cancer Initiative and NCI at the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Greater Bay Area Cancer Registry. Prior to pursuing his doctoral degree, Eduardo obtained a BS in Human Biology and an MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Puerto Rico.
Research Interests
- Cancer epidemiology
- Social epidemiology
- Public health policy
- Implementation science
Selected Publications
- Santiago-Rodríguez EJ, Shariff-Marco S, Bailey ZD, White JS, Allen IE, Hiatt RA. Residential segregation and colorectal cancer screening in the United States, 2010 to 2018. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention 2025; 34(5):705-713.
- Santiago-Rodríguez EJ, Hoeft KS, Lugtu K, McGowen M, Ofman D, Adler J, Somsouk M, Potter MB. Implementation of a novel program to support colorectal cancer screening in a community health center consortium before and after the onset of COVID-19: A qualitative study of stakeholders' perspectives. Implementation Science Communications 2023; 4(1):1-14.
- Santiago-Rodríguez EJ, Shariff-Marco S, Gomez SL, Hiatt RA. Disparities in colorectal cancer screening by time in the U.S. and race/ethnicity, 2010-2018. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023; 65(1):74-82.
- Santiago-Rodríguez EJ, Rivadeneira NA, DeVost MA, Sarkar U, Hiatt RA. Cancer risk behaviors, cancer beliefs and health information seeking among under-represented populations in San Francisco: Differences by sexual orientation and gender identity. Health Equity 2022; 6(1):669-680.
- Santiago-Rodríguez EJ, Rivadeneira NA, Torres JM, Sarkar U, Hiatt RA. Socioeconomic status and colorectal cancer screening behaviors in a vulnerable multiethnic population. Ethnicity & Health 2022; 27(4):980-996.