Raphael E. Cuomo FRSPH (born October 23, 1988) is an American biomedical scientist and Associate Professor at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine. He is known for his applications of biostatistics and health informatics to various global health challenges, especially cancer epidemiology and tobacco-related health disparities. Cuomo is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health[1] and a member of the Delta Omega honorary society.[2] He is board certified in public health by the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE).[3]
Raphael E. Cuomo, Ph.D. | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 23, 1988 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Lafayette College (BS) San Diego State University (MPH) Harvard University (Certificate) UC San Diego (PhD) |
| Known for | Cancer epidemiology |
| Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health Member of the Delta Omega Honorary Society |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Public health Epidemiology Health policy Cancer prevention |
| Institutions | |
Background
editCuomo studied biology at Lafayette College, where he received a bachelor's degree and conducted research on environmental science and water quality using macroinvertebrate populations.[4] He completed his MPH at San Diego State University and a Ph.D. in Public Health at UC San Diego, specializing in global health. While at UC San Diego, he made major contributions to the scientific literature on drug access in developing countries.[5] Cuomo also attended Harvard University, studying Sustainability Science, and has collaborated with the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer.[6]
Research
editCuomo’s research addresses major global health challenges by integrating epidemiology, biostatistics, and policy analysis:
- Cancer Epidemiology: Cuomo studied the links between low ultraviolet B exposure and cancers like colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and leukemia. His findings, using meteorological data from NASA, supported hypotheses that vitamin D deficiency contributes to cancer progression.[7][8][9][10]
- Tobacco Control and E-Cigarettes: Cuomo analyzed online marketing practices for e-cigarettes and tobacco products, identifying trends in digital engagement and health risks.[11][12][13]
- Clinical Informatics: Cuomo's work includes analyses of the role of serum calcifediol and mortality risks in colon cancer patients, racial disparities in cirrhosis survival among individuals with alcohol use disorder, and the health impacts of substance use disorders among cancer patients.[14][15][16]
- Health Policy: Cuomo applied machine learning approaches to assess opioid abuse and developed cost models for cancer treatment in developing countries.[17][18][19]
Editorial Roles
editCuomo is Section Editor for JMIR Infodemiology and Handling Editor for Frontiers in Public Health.[20] He also serves as a peer reviewer for multiple journals, including JAMA Pediatrics.
Media Recognition
editCuomo’s research has been covered by international media outlets, including:
- Newsweek: Coverage of his studies on e-cigarette health impacts.[21]
- Securing Industry: Analysis of exposure to counterfeit cancer medications.[22]
- American Association for the Advancement of Science: Findings on pancreatic cancer and UV exposure.[23]
References
edit- ^ ResearchGate - Raphael Cuomo
- ^ Delta Omega National Membership List
- ^ https://apha.confex.com/apha/143am/webprogram/Person308842.html American Public Health Association, Annual Meeting 2015
- ^ Lafayette College Rothenberger Lab
- ^ UCSD Family Medicine & Public Health
- ^ University of Colorado, Denver Global Health
- ^ UC San Diego Researchers Link Higher Risk of Leukemia to Low Sunlight and Vitamin D
- ^ Northern Latitude Shortage of Vitamin D Increase Leukemia Rates
- ^ Cuomo, Raphael E.; Garland, Cedric F.; Gorham, Edward D.; Mohr, Sharif B. (2015). "Low cloud cover-adjusted ultraviolet B irradiance is associated with high incidence rates of leukemia: Study of 172 countries". PLOS ONE. 10 (12): e0144308. Bibcode:2015PLoSO..1044308C. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0144308.
- ^ "Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D & Five-Year Survival in Primary Colon Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study". Nutrition and Cancer. 2024.
- ^ Online E-cigarette Vendors Engage Customers Using Popular Internet Tools
- ^ "Rates of Adverse Events and Related Risk Factors Following E-Cigarette Use". Journal of Public Health. 2024.
- ^ "Identification and characterization of illegal sales of cannabis and nicotine delivery products on telegram messaging platform". Nicotine & Tobacco Research. 2023.
- ^ Cuomo, Raphael E. (2024). "The Mediating Role of Comorbidities on the Relationship Between Serum Vitamin D and Five-Year Mortality Risk in Colon Cancer Patients". Nutrition and Cancer. 76 (10): 943–951. doi:10.1080/01635581.2024.2377844.
- ^ Cuomo, Raphael E.; Purushothaman, Vishnu; Mackey, Tim K. (2023). "Tobacco/Nicotine Dependence as a Risk Factor for Substance Use Disorders and Related Mental Health Conditions Among Cancer Patients". Psycho-Oncology. 32 (9): 1395–1400. doi:10.1002/pon.6190. PMID 37409875.
- ^ Cuomo, Raphael E. (2024). "Health Disparities in Time to Diagnosis and Survival Post-Diagnosis of Cirrhosis in Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder: A Retrospective Cohort Study". Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.). 121: 141–146. doi:10.1016/j.alcohol.2024.02.005. PMID 38408687.
- ^ Results of the First Study to Establish a Link Between Twitter and Illegal Online Pharmacies Published in JMIR
- ^ "Improving Cancer Patient Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness: A Markov Simulation". Cancer Investigation. 2023.
- ^ "Establishing a link between prescription drug abuse and illicit online pharmacies: Analysis of Twitter data". Journal of Medical Internet Research. 17 (12). 2015.
- ^ "Editorial Board Members".
- ^ "Vaping Warning as E-Cigarettes Causes Health Problems in 4 in 5 Users". 2024-01-30.
- ^ "Fake Avastin incident 'could happen again". 2015-04-07.
- ^ "Pancreatic cancer risk linked to weak sunlight". 2015-04-30.