Eduardo J. Santiago-Rodríguez, PhD, MPH, is a Cancer Prevention Fellow in the NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship. Dr. Santiago-Rodríguez’s work primarily focuses on the role of the social environment as a driver of health inequities across the cancer continuum. He is also interested in evaluating health policies and interventions aimed at improving cancer-related outcomes. His mentor is Dr. Michelle Doose.
Dr. Santiago-Rodríguez completed a PhD in Epidemiology and Translational Science at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His dissertation, supported by an F31 grant from NCI, examined the interplay between structural determinants of health and colorectal cancer in the United States. Specifically, he investigated the impact of residential segregation and Medicaid expansions on colorectal cancer screening and stage at diagnosis. 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.
While completing his dissertation, Dr. Santiago-Rodríguez returned to his native Puerto Rico and joined the University of Puerto Rico Cancer Center. There he worked as a data analyst on projects related to HPV-associated malignancies, as well as the impact of natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer diagnosis. Prior to pursuing his doctoral degree, Eduardo obtained a BS in Human Biology and an MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Puerto Rico.
Education
PhD – Epidemiology and Translational Science, University of California, San Francisco
MPH – Epidemiology, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
BS – Human Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Bayamón