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Biography
Dr. Moore serves as an Associate Professor within the Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, with roles as Assistant Director of Population Science within the Department of Internal Medicine, and Assistant Director of Community Impact at the Markey Cancer Center. Dr. Moore is an epidemiologist with vast skills in biostatistics, database design, geographic information systems (GIS), mediation analysis, Bayesian methods, and cancer prevention and control. Dr. Moore’s research explores the intersection between social identity (race and/or sexual orientation and gender identity), place, and gene interactions on cancer health outcomes. Dr. Moore’s work delineated that place matters for African American, Hispanic, and rural populations characterized by hot spots of excess mortality from breast cancer, lung cancer, early-onset colorectal cancer, sepsis, and COVID-19.
Research Interest
Dr. Moore’s current research interests lie in understanding the effects of race and place on determinants of breast cancer including breast cancer screening, mammographic density, life-course stress, and DNA methylation. Dr. Moore has published over 80 peer-reviewed, 30+ of these articles feature Dr. Moore as the lead or corresponding author. Dr. Moore publishes in journals such as JAMA, Cancer Epidemiology, Critical Care, The Journal of Clinical and Translational Sciences, and many others. In 2022, Dr. Moore won the American Association for Cancer Research, Minority in Cancer Research Faculty Award in recognition of his work and service.
Current Research
Racial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Cancer Outcomes: Dr. Moore has focused on examining health disparities (including racial, socio-economic, rural, and geographic) in cancer outcomes within the United States. Racial minorities and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations often face substantial barriers to adequate healthcare, greatly affecting quality of life and mortality. We have examined the influence of personal and neighborhood level, socioeconomic factors, and availability to healthcare resources in relation to racial differences in survival and treatment of various cancers (including breast and colorectal).
Dr. Moore currently serves as principal investigator of the Geographic and Racial Disparities in Mammography Screening and Barriers to Receiving Care study funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (K01MD015304-01). Link to NIH report here: Justin Moore K01
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Alabama-University College
2017
Master of Public Health, University Of Alabama-University College
2014
Bachelor of Arts, Hampshire College
2011
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Pathways to Prevention: Exploring Social Determinants of Health in Early Onset Colorectal Cancer
Moore, J. (PI), Bhakta, A. (CoI), Burris, J. (CoI) & Chen, L. (CoI)
4/1/25 → 3/31/27
Project: Research project
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UK ASCEND (Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities): ADMIN CORE
Schoenberg, N. (PI), Cassis, L. (CoI), Evans, N. (CoI), Hahn, E. (CoI), Hull, P. (CoI), Jackson, V. (CoI), Kern, P. (CoI), Lauckner, C. (CoI), Moore, J. (CoI), Mudd, G. (CoI), Oser, C. (CoI), Pearson, K. (CoI), Staton, C. (CoI), Stevens-Watkins, D. (CoI), Talbert, T. (CoI), Tannock, L. (CoI), Thompson, J. (CoI), Williams, L. (CoI), Xiang, L. (CoI), Conwell, D. (CoPI) & Surratt, H. (Former CoI)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
7/13/24 → 1/31/29
Project: Research project
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UK ASCEND (Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities): CED CORE
Williams, L. (PI), Cassis, L. (CoI), Evans, N. (CoI), Hahn, E. (CoI), Hull, P. (CoI), Jackson, V. (CoI), Kern, P. (CoI), Lauckner, C. (CoI), Moore, J. (CoI), Mudd, G. (CoI), Oser, C. (CoI), Pearson, K. (CoI), Staton, C. (CoI), Stevens-Watkins, D. (CoI), Surratt, H. (CoI), Talbert, T. (CoI), Tannock, L. (CoI), Thompson, J. (CoI), Conwell, D. (CoPI) & Schoenberg, N. (CoPI)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
7/13/24 → 1/31/29
Project: Research project
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UK ASCEND (Achieving Success in Community-Engaged research to elimiNate Disparities): ID CORE
Pearson, K. (PI), Cassis, L. (CoI), Evans, N. (CoI), Hahn, E. (CoI), Hull, P. (CoI), Jackson, V. (CoI), Kern, P. (CoI), Lauckner, C. (CoI), Moore, J. (CoI), Mudd, G. (CoI), Oser, C. (CoI), Staton, C. (CoI), Stevens-Watkins, D. (CoI), Surratt, H. (CoI), Talbert, T. (CoI), Tannock, L. (CoI), Thompson, J. (CoI), Williams, L. (CoI), Conwell, D. (CoPI) & Schoenberg, N. (CoPI)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
7/13/24 → 1/31/29
Project: Research project
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Geographic and Racial Disparities in Mammography Screening and Barriers to Receiving Care
Moore, J. (PI) & Williams, L. (CoI)
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
8/10/20 → 7/31/25
Project: Research project
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Association between education and allostatic load with risk of cancer mortality among Hispanic women
Lopez-Pentecost, M., Li, C., Vernon, M., Howard, S. P., Amezcua, J. & Moore, J. X., Jan 2025, In: Social Science and Medicine. 365, 117515.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Disparities in Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Among Asian Americans Diagnosed with Urologic Cancer
Deng, Z., Li, M., Li, J., Jung, M., Batai, K., Moore, J. X., Langston, M. E. & Chung, B. I., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Examining Associations Between Sociodemographic Characteristics and Ever Breastfed Children, NHANES 1999–2020
Amezcua, J., West, L. M., Malkami, C., Vernon, M., Pollard, E. & Moore, J. X., Mar 2025, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 22, 3, 428.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lifetime body weight patterns, weight loss, and renal cell carcinoma subtypes
Deng, Z., Zhang, C. A., Moore, J. X., Khan, S., Graff, R. E., Batai, K., Bondy, M. L., Chung, B. I. & Langston, M. E., Apr 1 2025, In: Cancer. 131, 7, e35763.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Social Risks and Nonadherence to Recommended Cancer Screening Among US Adults
Sedani, A. E., Gomez, S. L., Lawrence, W. R., Moore, J. X., Brandt, H. M. & Rogers, C. R., Jan 3 2025, In: JAMA network open. 8, 1, e2437492.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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