Title: Resa M. Jones, MPH, PhD: Secretary

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Section/SPIG: Epidemiology

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I am an assistant professor with joint appointments in the Department of Epidemiology & Community Health and the Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University. My research interests relate to cancer prevention and control. My primary focus is on cancer screening and the predictors and barriers of cancer screening behavior, predominantly colorectal cancer screening. In addition, I am interested in developing and implementing community interventions to increase healthy behaviors in the general population as well as underserved populations. Serving as the President of the Public Health Student Caucus (currently known as the APHA Student Assembly), an ex officio APHA Executive Board member, and most recently as Secretary of the Epidemiology Section have been extremely informative and gratifying experiences. I welcome the opportunity to continue assisting the Section in its work to ensure science-based public health policy, professional development opportunities for all members, and the appropriate application of epidemiologic methods.