Inimfon Jackson, MD, PhD, MPH
Department of Breast Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Breast Medical Oncology, Cancer Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Hematology/Oncology Fellow, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2020 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, US, Epidemiology, PhD |
| 2016 | Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, US, Public Health, MPH |
| 2011 | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River, NG, Medicine and Surgery, MD |
Postgraduate Training
| 2023-null | Hematology/Oncology Fellow, Hematology and Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2021-2023 | Resident Physician, Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein Health Care Network – Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Penssylvania |
| 2020-2021 | Intern, Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein Health Care Network – Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 2012-2013 | Medical Intern, Medicine and Surgery, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2024 | Texas Medical Board Physician License |
| 2023 | Trainee Leadership Certificate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2020 | Certificate in Health Disparities, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston |
| 2016 | Certificate in Epidemiology for Public Health Professionals, Johns Hopkins University |
Experience & Service
Intramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, ASCO Trainee & Early Career Advisory Group, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2024 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2025 - Present | ASCO Young Investigator Award, Conquer Cancer Foundation |
| 2024 - Present | The Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials: Career Development Award (Winn CDA), Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMS Foundation) |
| 2024 - Present | TBCRC Travel Award for Underrepresented Minority Trainees, Translational Breast Cancer Research Consortium (TBCRC) |
| 2024 - Present | Edith Peterson Mitchell, MD Health Equity Travel Scholarship, ECOG-ACRIN |
| 2024 - Present | Early Career Poster Award Winner, Miami Breast Cancer Conference |
| 2024 - Present | Fellows Scholarship Program, The Miami Breast Cancer Conference |
| 2023 - Present | Sonia Stupniker MD, Library Award in recognition of outstanding achievement in scholarly activity, Einstein Internal Medicine Residency Program |
| 2021 - Present | Delta Omega Honorary Public Health Society, Alpha Iota Chapter, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston |
| 2020 - Present | Aurelia Murphy Killian Endowment in Public Health, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX |
| 2016 - 2020 | The Susan G. Komen Graduate Training in Disparities Research Program, Susan Komen Research Program, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Jackson, I, Lowenstein, LM, Nofal, S, Thomas, PS, Bevers, TB, Leal, VB, Nelson, AC, Volk, R, Brewster, A. A pilot study of a behavior-change intervention for preventive therapy among women at high risk for invasive breast cancer. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 26(1), 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42001127.
- Jackson, I, Lei, X, Sullivan, M, Giordano, SH, Chavez Mac Gregor, M. Real-world treatment patterns and adherence to adjuvant abemaciclib among patients with early hormone receptor–positive (HR+) breast cancer (BC). Journal of Clinical Oncology 44(16):530, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
- Sukumar, J, Niu, J, Jackson, I, Singareeka Raghavendra, A, Lim, B, Basen-Engquist, KM, Giordano, SH. Real-world treatment patterns and mortality associated with GLP1-RAs in breast cancer patients. Journal of Clinical Oncology 44:629, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
- Jackson, I, Liao, K, Peterson, SK, Li, L, Zorzi, D, Holmes, HM, Chavez Mac Gregor, M, Giordano, SH. Late Effects of Chemotherapy on Patient-Reported Neuropathy, Balance Problems, and Fall Outcomes Among Older Breast Cancer Survivors. JCO Oncology Practice, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41719492.
- Jackson, I, Yu, R, Fokom Domgue, J, Shete, S. Perceived prejudice or discrimination in medical care among US adults. Health Affairs Scholar 3(11), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 41323414.
- Olafimihan, A, Nwachukwu, C, Jackson, I, Ogedegbe, OJ, Ntukidem, O, Fawehinmi, P, Shaka, H, Mba, B, Farooqui, MW. Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Multiple Myeloma in Adolescents and Young Adults. European Journal of Haematology 115(3):232-238, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40405541.
- Jackson, I, Lustberg, MB, Sukumar, J. Inpatient characteristics and outcomes among adolescent and young adult patients with metastatic breast cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology 43:e23083-e23083, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Olafimihan, A, Jackson, I, Ntukidem, O, Ogedegbe, OJ, George, L, Ethakota, J, Bai, S, Farooqui, MW. Inpatient characteristics and outcomes of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in adolescents and young adults. Journal of Clinical Oncology 43:e19042-e19042, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Olafimihan, A, Jackson, I, Nwachukwu, C, Ozogbo, S, Oh, Y, George, L, Fawehinmi, P, Abdullahi, A, Mullane, M. Trends, Sociodemographic and Hospital-Level Factors Associated with Palliative Care Utilization Among Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine 42(4):404-412, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 38780478.
- Ntukidem, O, Ogedegbe, OJ, Olafimihan, A, Bai, S, Jackson, I. HSR25-169. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN 23(35), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40154392.
- Jackson, I, Bley, E. Racial/ethnic disparities in inpatient palliative care utilization and hospitalization outcomes among patients with colorectal cancer. Cancer Causes and Control 35(4):711-717, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38082093.
- Jackson, I, Etuk, A, Jackson, N. Prevalence and Predictors of Palliative Care Utilization among Hospitalized Patients with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. Journal of palliative care 38(2):167-174, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 35006019.
- Jackson, I, Jackson, N, Etuk, A. Prevalence and Factors Associated with Palliative Care Utilization among Hospitalized Patients with Esophageal Cancer in the United States. Journal of palliative care 38(2):192-199, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 35837723.
- Jackson, I, Etuk, A, Jackson, N. Arrhythmia prevalence, predictors, and impact on hospital-associated outcomes among patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. American Journal of the Medical Sciences 365(1):56-62, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36030898.
Review Articles
- Ugwuja, F, Olafimihan, A, Jackson, I, Essien, UE, Shaka, H. Disparities in outcomes of esophageal cancer hospitalizations. Journal of Clinical Oncology 43:e16156-e16156, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified August 20, 2026