Research
Objectives
Dr. Irene Tamí-Maury's research group is a collaborative hub dedicated to developing innovative, technology-driven solutions for improving outcomes in cancer and other chronic diseases, particularly among communities with limited access to care. Our work focuses on digital-based research across a range of topics in cancer prevention and control, including tobacco and nicotine use. Through our efforts, we aim to generate impactful knowledge, guide effective interventions, and enhance quality of life. We invite individuals, students, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers to explore our webpage as a resource for advancing health access in under-resourced areas of the U.S. and globally.
Projects
Decision-T
Decision-T is a smartphone application developed to support healthcare professionals in delivering smoking prevention and cessation services. This digital decision-making tool was pilot-tested among a diverse group of providers—including those in HIV care, cancer care, primary care, and dental care—and showed high levels of acceptability, ease of use, and practical functionality. Its intuitive design empowers clinicians to navigate the app confidently and integrate it seamlessly into their practice. Dr. Tamí-Maury is the Principal Investigator for this effort.
Great Plains Collaborative (GPC)
GPC is a PCORnet® Clinical Research Network (CRN). The GPC PCORnet® CRN includes data from 8.9 million unique individuals with at least one encounter annually and is composed of 14 partner organizations with clinical sites in 14 states in the US, including UTHealth Houston. GPC data cover a wide diversified range of populations over 30 Million patients across the country. GPC has an extremely active group of Patient Engagement Officers (PEO) and Patient Advisory Council. These groups meet monthly and upon requests. Dr. Tamí-Maury is the PEO for UTHealth Houston.
ALL Cancer CARE
ALL Cancer CARE (Accelerating Learning & Leadership in Cancer through Curricular Advancers in Research & Education) is our NCI-funded, 3-day in-person workshop designed to equip early-career professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue cancer research focused on understudied populations. Dr. Tamí-Maury is the Site-PI for UTHealth Houston.
Texas Spatial-Temporal Data Science, Informatics and Modeling Core (TEX-SIM).
This effort will transform cancer population health research in Texas through the creation of an innovative core facility that will provide essential tools and tailored support to researchers, institutions, and communities statewide, enabling data-driven strategies that will enhance access to care and improve cancer outcomes for all Texans. Dr. Tamí-Maury is a co-investigator in this effort.
