Marlyn Allicock, PhD
Associate Professor
Marlyn.A.Allicock@uth.tmc.edu
Department
Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) School of Public Health, Dallas Campus
Research Interests
Cancer
Health Education/Behavioral Sciences
Health Equity
Physical Activity and Nutrition
Biography
Dr. Marlyn Allicock is trained as a behavioral scientist and focus on cancer prevention and control related to health equity. Her research addresses novel strategies for reducing risk factors (promoting healthy diets and physical activity) for cancer and chronic diseases in minority/underserved populations; the development and assessment of technology-based interventions to enhance physical activity and decrease sedentary behaviors among breast cancer survivors; and using tailored health communication and peer support approaches to enhance health promotion. Her research takes place in churches, community-based clinics, and low-income settings with marked health disparities.
Contact
Email: Marlyn.A.Allicock@uth.tmc.edu
Phone: +1 (214) 648-1041
Fax: +1 (214) 648-1081
Current Projects
Salud en Mis Manos Dissemination and Implementation Assistance (SEMM-DIA)
SEMM-DIA is an implementation support system for Salud en Mis Manos (SEMM), an evidence-based breast and cervical education and navigation program for Latinas. SEMM-DIA includes a set of implementation strategies to facilitate program implementation and maintenance.
Creating Healthy Actions Today (CHAT)
A smartphone-based program to promote healthy eating and physical activity among African American breast cancer survivors.
Recent News
Researchers Aim to Fill Gaps in Research on Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults
AYA STAR Lab is a team of UTHealth Houston School of Public Health investigators working to improve the lives of adolescents and young adults with cancer.