| Carrie A. Cameron, Ph.D. |
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Division of OVP, Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Associate Director, Cancer Prevention Research Training Program, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Assistant Professor, The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Houston, TX
Assistant Professor, The University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX
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Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education | |
| 1990 | Rice University, Houston, TX, PHD, Linguistics |
| 1981 | Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey, CA, BA, Magna Cum Laude, Russian Language |
Experience/Service
Academic Appointments
Visiting Lecturer, Rice University, Houston, TX, 9/1995-12/1995
Instructor, Linguistics, Rice University, Houston, TX, 1990-1992
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Training Specialist, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2004-2009
Independent training and consulting, Multicultural Health Care Solutions, Houston, TX, 1993-1999
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Cancer Prevention Research Training Program Advisory Committee, 3/2009-present
Honors and Awards
| 2010 | Nominee, Robert M. Chamberlain Distinguished Mentor Award, MD Anderson Postdoctoral Association, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 2009 | Nominee, Robert M. Chamberlain Distinguished Mentor Award, MD Anderson Postdoctoral Association, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 2008-2013 | Fulbright Senior Specialist, Institute of International Education/Fulbright |
| 2008 | Staff Educator of the Month, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center |
Professional Memberships
| American Association for Cancer Education Member, 2009-present |
| American Association for Cancer Research Member, 11/2009-present |
| Council of Science Editors Member of Task Force on Science Journals, Poverty, and Human Development, 2007-2008 |
| Council of Science Editors Member, 2006-2008 |
| National Postdoctoral Association Member, 2009-present |
| Society for Intercultural Education, Training, and Research International Member, 2006-2008 |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Original Research Articles | |
| 1. | Cameron C, Chang S, Pagel W. Scientific English: A Program for Addressing Linguistic Barriers of International Research Trainees in the United States. J Cancer Educ 26(1):72-8, 3/2011. PMID: 20623348. |
| 2. | Cameron C, Deming SP, Notzon B, Cantor SB, Broglio KR, Pagel W. Scientific writing training for academic physicians of diverse language backgrounds. Acad Med 84(4):505-510, 4/2009. PMID: 19318790. |
Invited Articles | |
| 1. | Cameron C. Cultural Competence and Patient Safety. Focus on Patient Safety 2(3):3,6, 1999. |
Manuals, Teaching Aids, Other Teaching Publications | |
| 1. | Cameron C, Deming S. Writing Abstracts, interactive online lesson: The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 2006. |
| 2. | Cameron C, Fertelmeyster T, Yuzhakova S. Cultural Detective: Russia. Nipporica Associates, 2004. |
| 3. | Cameron C. Training manual for Texas Children's Health Plan Cross-cultural Training, 1999. |
| 4. | Cameron C. Training manual for Negotiating Across Cultures: Watershed Associates, 1998. |
| 5. | Cameron C. Training Manual for Japan Cross-cultural Training: NASA Johnson Space Center / International Space Station, 1995. |
| 6. | Cameron C, Spicer K, Eigler A, Delgado M. Training manual for Ryan White-funded Harris County HIV/AIDS Diversity Training: Multicultural Health Care Solutions, 1995. |
| 7. | Jones SD, Cameron C. Training Manual for Russia Cross-cultural Training: NASA Johnson Space Center / International Space Station, 1994. |
Grant & Contract Support
| Title: | UT M. D. Anderson Education Programs in Cancer Prevention |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Co-Investigator |
| Principal Investigator: | Shine Chang |
| Duration: | 9/1/2012 - 8/31/2017 |
| Title: | Retention in Research Careers: Mentoring for Scientific Communication Skills |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NIGMS |
| Role: | Co-Principal Investigator |
| Principal Investigator: | Shine Chang |
| Duration: | 9/1/2012 - 8/31/2016 |
| Title: | ARRA Supplement for Cancer Prevention Education: Student Research Experiences |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Co-Investigator |
| Principal Investigator: | Shine Chang |
| Duration: | 9/1/2011 - 8/31/2012 |
| Title: | Training Program in Pediatric Cancer Epidemiology and Control, |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Co-Investigator |
| Principal Investigator: | Shine Chang |
| Duration: | 8/22/2011 - 6/30/2016 |
| Title: | Innovative Multidisciplinary Education: The Statistical Genetics of Addiction |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NIDA |
| Role: | Co-Investigator |
| Principal Investigator: | Chang, Shine |
| Duration: | 5/20/2010 - 8/31/2014 |
| Title: | Improving Retention of Minority Trainees: Mentoring in Scientific Communications |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NIGMS |
| Role: | Co-Investigator |
| Principal Investigator: | Shine Chang |
| Duration: | 9/30/2009 - 8/31/2016 |
Last updated: 1/23/2013
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