I am a geographer specializing in health geography and geospatial analysis methods. Currently, I serve as a Professor in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Urban Studies at Temple University and am a member of the Cancer Prevention and Control program at Fox Chase Cancer Center. I earned my Ph.D. in Geography from McGill University in 2005, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in biostatistics and epidemiology, also at McGill.

Before joining Temple University in 2014, I was a research scientist and Associate Director at the New Jersey State Cancer Registry. I held faculty positions at the University of Utah and Rutgers University, where I was affiliated with the Huntsman Cancer Institute and Rutgers Cancer Institute, respectively.

My research focuses on understanding geographic and place-based variations in health, especially regarding cancer prevention and patient outcomes. I specialize in innovative geospatial analytic methods, including integrating residential histories into cancer research. Additionally, I have substantial experience investigating geographic access to healthcare services, mainly mapping differences in access to cancer screening and treatment facilities and identifying geographic barriers to healthcare.

Throughout my career, I have led and contributed to interdisciplinary research funded by organizations including the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DOD), and American Cancer Society (ACS). My work has significantly advanced knowledge in cancer surveillance, HPV vaccination uptake, and life-course perspectives on cancer outcomes. My research has been featured prominently in various academic journals and mainstream media outlets, such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and CBS News.

At Temple University, I founded the Medical Geography and Population Health Spatial Analytics Laboratory (MAPS). In this role, I mentor students and conduct research using advanced geospatial methods to explore geographic disease patterns. Additionally, I actively participate in national data initiatives, serve on advisory committees, and collaborate with major health organizations—including the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR)—to enhance cancer surveillance and inform health policy.