Department of Medicine

University of Pittsburgh

Linda B. Robertson, RN, MSN, Dr PH
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Assistant Professor

Associate Director Cancer Control

Director CEO Outreach and Education

Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Public Health CBHS

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Office: 5150 Centre Avenue
Room 524
Pittsburgh, Pa 15232
 
Phone: 412-647-8588
Fax: 412-623-1177
E-mail: robertsonlk@upmc.edu
Education
BSN, Carolow College, 1975
MSN, University of Pittsburgh, 1986
Dr.PH, University of Pittsburgh, 2005
Area of Specialization/Research Interest  
Healthcare Disparities
Decision making, in particular related to cancer prevention vaccines
Individual behavior and impact on health
Screening and early detection practices of individuals
End of Life Issues in underserved populations
Survivorship
Environmental causes of cancer
 
Profile
I have a background in community outreach with a focus on cancer education and screening in underserved and minority populations. A key focus of my efforts is the development of community partnerships with community leaders, local health care providers, agencies and local residents, in order to collaboratively identify barriers to health care, which include cancer screening. I developed, implemented and continue to oversee the UPMC Cancer Centers Diversity Program which focuses on addressing cancer related disparities in newly diagnosed African Americans. The program has been critical in increasing patient compliance and entry into clinical trials. My research interest include health care disparities, decision making and motivation. I am currently conducting a pilot study "Exploration of Decision Making Processes of Individuals Regarding a Preventative Vaccine for Colorectal Cancer."
Recent Grants
Title: “Hodgkin’s Disease Patient and Public Education and Outreach Program"
Role: Principal Investigator
Amount: $100,000
Funding Agency: Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Start Year: 2010
End Year: 2011
Recent Peer-Reviewed Publications
Title: Taioli E, Ragin C, Robertson L, Linkov F, Thurman NE, Studenski SA, Vieira AR. Cleft palate in family members of cancer survivors: implications for cancer etiology.
Author(s): Taioli E, Ragin C, Robertson L, Linkov F, Thurman NE, Studenski SA, Vieira AR
Year: 2010
Journal: Cancer Investigations
Volume: xx
Page(s): 1-5
Title: A novel method for benchmarking recruitment of African American cancer patients to clinical therapeutic trials.
Author(s): Winters S, Herberman R, Heron D, Robertson LB, Morgenlander K, Lin CJ.
Year: 2008
Journal: Journal of Clinical Oncology
Volume: 26(31)
Page(s): 5074-7.
Title: Impact of nutrition on the age-related declines in hematopoiesis.
Author(s): Robertson, LB, Chatta, GS
Year: 2005
Journal: Chernoff R, Geriatric Nutrition, Third Edition
Volume:
Page(s): 288-301