TISHA M. (FOWLER) FELDER
Primary appointment and work address: Assistant Professor
College of Nursing
University of South Carolina 1601 Greene Street, Room 620 Columbia, SC 29208 Telephone: (803) 777-9830 E-mail:feldert@mailbox.sc.edu
Secondary work office:
Core faculty, Cancer Prevention & Control Program Arnold School of Public Health,
University of South Carolina 915 Greene Street, Suite 200 Columbia, South Carolina 29208
EDUCATION:
PhD UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Major field: Behavioral Sciences
Minor(s): Epidemiology, Health Policy
Dissertation: Exploring the use of pharmaceutical patient assistance programs as an option to improve access to and affordability of prescription drugs
2010 Houston, TX
MSW UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Concentration: Social Policy & Evaluation
Practice area: Communities & Social Systems
2002 Ann Arbor, MI
BA WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY Major field: Sociology
Minor: Spanish
Universidad de La Habana, Havana, Cuba (Summer 2000) Pontifica Universidad de Católica, Quito, Ecuador (Summer 1998)
2001 Winston-Salem, NC
RESEARCH TRAINING:
Postdoctoral Fellow Health Outcomes Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Outcomes Sciences, College of Pharmacy; Cancer Prevention & Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC
5/2011 to 8/2013
Graduate Student Trainee
Pharmacy Department of Drug Use Policy & Pharmacoeconomics, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
12/2008-8/2009
Pre-doctoral Fellow Cancer Prevention & Control
Center for Health Promotion & Prevention, University of Texas School of Public Health Houston, TX
RESEARCH/WORK EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
College of Nursing
University of South Carolina, Columbia SC
8/2015 to present
Research Assistant Professor College of Nursing
University of South Carolina, Columbia SC
8/2013 to 7/2015
Postdoctoral Fellow Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Outcomes Sciences, College of Pharmacy; Cancer Prevention & Control Program, University of South Carolina, Columbia SC
9/2010 to 4/2013
Graduate Student Trainee Department of Drug Use Policy & Pharmacoeconomics, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
12/2008-8/2009
Student Extern Department of Drug Use Policy & Pharmacoeconomics, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
6/2007-9/2007
Graduate Research Assistant Chronic Disease Prevention & Control Research Center, Department of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
11/2005-6/2007
Presidential Management Fellow
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
9/2003-8/2005
Research Assistant University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor, MI
9/2002-8/2003
Intern HIV/AIDS Programs, Detroit Health Department, Detroit, MI
5/2002-12/2002
Intern Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Detroit MI 1/2002-5/2002
HONORS & AWARDS:
Breakthrough Star Award, University of South Carolina 2019 American Association for Cancer Research Minority and Minority-Serving Institution Faculty
Scholar in Cancer Research Award 2018
New Investigator Award, University of South Carolina College of Nursing 2018 Faculty Innovation Award, University of South Carolina College of Nursing 2018 Epidemiology and Population Health Summer Institute at Columbia (EPIC) Scholarship,
Columbia University
2018
Inaugural Andrew Billingsley Faculty Award, Institute for Families in Society & African American Studies Program, University of South Carolina
2016
Institute for African American Studies Fellowship, University of South Carolina 2014-2015 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Connections, Center for Statistical Consultation and
Research (CSCAR) Award, University of Michigan
2013 McNair Law Firm Foundation Travel Scholarship Award 2013 Edith Peng Award for Research Excellence, Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of
South Carolina
American Association for Cancer Research Minority Scholars in Cancer Research Award 2012 NIH Health Disparities Loan Repayment Program Award 2011-2013 Health Equity Leadership Institute Scholar Award, Collaborative Center for Health Equity,
University of Wisconsin
2011 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Connections Symposium Travel Award 2011 PhRMA Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Health Outcomes 2011-2013 AcademyHealth/Aetna Foundation Minority Scholars Program Award 2010 Cancer Education and Career Development Pre-Doctoral Fellowship 2005-2010
C-Change Summer Internship Program 2005
National Cancer Institute Performance Award 2005 National Cancer Institute Incentive Award 2004 National Association of Black Social Workers Scholarship 2002 University of Michigan School of Social Work Merit Scholarship 2001-2002 Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociology Honors Society, Wake Forest University 2001
Wake Forest University Dean’s List 1998; 2000-01 Wake Forest University Black American Scholarship 1997-2001
JOURNALS REVIEWED FOR:
The American Journal of the Medical Sciences Clinical Trials The Journal of the National Medical Association Cancer
Breast Cancer Research and Treatment Cancer Epidemiology Progress in Community Health Partnerships:
Research, Education, and Action
Community and University Partnership Psycho-Oncology
RESEARCH SUPPORT:
Funded Grants & Contracts Current supportEducation on the Go: Usability Testing of Mobile Technology to Promote Breastfeeding among African American women (Preparatory Research Work Funds)
Source: USC College of Nursing Period: 6/1/2017-5/30/2018 Role: Co-Investigator
Amount: $10,000; 10% (Contributed)
Project Goal: This study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a mobile application providing breastfeeding education and support to African American women. Our project aims to: 1) Develop a first phase, breastfeeding education and support mobile website targeting African American women; and 2) Evaluate participant satisfaction and changes in breastfeeding knowledge and perceptions following the use of the mobile website.
Improving Adherence to Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy among Disadvantaged Breast Cancer Survivors
Source: National Cancer Institute (K01CA193667) Period: 9/11/2015-08/31/2020
Role: Principal Investigator Amount: $630,827; 75%
Project Goal: Training facilitated by this National Cancer Institute-funded K01 will provide Dr. Felder with the protected time to obtain the theoretical knowledge and methodological skills necessary to become a nationally-recognized outcomes researcher who develops and disseminates effective strategies to
improve adherence to evidence-based cancer care among disadvantaged populations.
Health Disparities Loan Repayment Program - Contract
Source: National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities/National Institutes of Health Period: 7/01/2016 – 6/30/2018
Role: Principal Investigator Amount: $45,106.89
This nationally-competitive program repays up to $35,000 of qualified student loan debt per year for researchers who conduct health disparities focused research.
Administrative Supplement for Strengthening Research, Training, and Outreach Capacity of the Geographic Management of Cancer Health Disparities Program (GMaP)
Source: National Cancer Institute Period: 9/1/15-08/31/19
Role: Co-Investigator
Amount: $250,000; 2% (Contributed effort)
GMaP encourages teams of researchers to work together to share information, resources, and tools; enhance under-represented faculty recruitment/job placements; and strengthen region-based community research and outreach efforts that contribute to achieving the following goals: 1) Advance the science of cancer health disparities (CHD) research; 2) Promote the development of the next generation of
competitive, underrepresented cancer and CHD researchers; and ultimately, 3) Achieve measurable reductions in CHD within the region.
Completed support
Health Disparities Loan Repayment Program - Contract
Source: National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities/National Institutes of Health Period: 8/1/2015-7/31/2016
Role: Principal Investigator Amount: $35,000
This nationally-competitive program repays up to $35,000 of qualified student loan debt per year for researchers who conduct health disparities focused research.
Magellan Scholarship: Promoting Breastfeeding among African American Women
Source: USC Office of Undergraduate Research Period: 1/1/2015-12/31/2015
Role: Co-Mentor
Amount: $3,000 (Contributed effort)
This scholarship provides support for undergraduate student research (Jennifer Beecroft, Nursing) that will explore the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of pregnant African American women and their
partner/family member toward breastfeeding and potential methods for promoting breastfeeding among this population.
Institute for African American Research Fellowship
Source: University of South Carolina Institute for African American Research Period: 6/1/2014-5/31/2015
Role: Co-Principal Investigator Amount: $2,500
This fellowship provides support for research that will explore the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of pregnant African American women and their partner/family member toward breastfeeding and potential methods for promoting breastfeeding among this population.
ASPIRE Grant: Patient Centered Treatment Adherence to Hormonal Therapy
Source: USC Office of the Vice President for Research Period: 05/16/2014 – 09/15/2015
Role: Co-Investigator
Amount: $10,715; 5% (Contributed)
Our specific aims are to 1) Understand the experience of African American women who are prescribed hormonal therapy; 2) Identify problems that may hinder treatment adherence such as knowledge deficits and life situations; and 3) explore the acceptability of an intervention to be tested in future studies.
Administrative Supplement for Strengthening Research, Training, and Outreach Capacity of the Geographic Management of Cancer Health Disparities Program (GMaP)
Source: National Cancer Institute Period: 9/1/14-08/31/15
Role: Co-Investigator
Amount: $122,019; 2.8% (Contributed)
GMaP encourages teams of researchers to work together to share information, resources, and tools; enhance under-represented faculty recruitment/job placements; and strengthen region-based community research and outreach efforts that contribute to achieving the following goals: 1) Advance the science of cancer health disparities (CHD) research; 2) Promote the development of the next generation of
competitive, underrepresented cancer and CHD researchers; and ultimately, 3) Achieve measurable reductions in CHD within the region.
Story and Adherence: Breast Cancer in African Americans
Source: Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Foundation Period: 01/15/2013-01/15/2015
Role: Co-Investigator
Amount: $19,109; 5% (Contributed)
The major goal of the study is to provide understanding of African American women’s perspective and experience on the treatment of breast cancer, specifically radiation and chemotherapy and the ways in which social disconnection intersects with their ability to complete treatment. .
Postdoctoral Award in Health Outcomes
Source: Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Foundation Period: 5/1/2011-4/30/2013
Role: Principal Investigator Amount: $55,000/year
This nationally-competitive fellowship provides support for postdoctoral research that will examine racial differences in the use of oral anti-cancer agents among SC Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with breast cancer.
Health Disparities Loan Repayment Program - Contract
Source: National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities/National Institutes of Health Period: 10/1/2011-9/30/2013
Role: Postdoctoral Fellow Amount: $70,000
This nationally-competitive program repays up to $35,000 of qualified student loan debt per year for researchers who conduct health disparities focused research.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Nov 2011-2018 “An Overview of Health Disparities in Pharmaceutical Care and Services” Guest lecture, Introduction to the Profession of Pharmacy course
Instructor: Richard Schulz, PhD; Betsy Blake, PharmD
Fall 2016 PUBH 399: Introduction to Grant Proposal Development (Independent Study) University of South Carolina, School of Public Health
Role: Instructor
Student: Brianna Jacobs (Public Health Undergraduate student) Summer 2016 NURS 898: Research Internship
University of South Carolina, College of Nursing Role: Instructor
Students: Lisa Webb & Chigozie Nwonkta (Nursing PhD students) Spring 2016 NURS 870: Grant Proposal Development
University of South Carolina, College of Nursing Role: Instructor
Fall 2015 NURS 898: Research Internship
University of South Carolina, College of Nursing Role: Instructor
Students: Eboni Harris (Nursing PhD students) Fall 2015 NURS 790: Research Methods for Nursing
University of South Carolina, College of Nursing Role: Co-Instructor; Mary Boyd, PhD,
Apr 2015, Apr 2014, Mar 2013
“The (potential) impact of health policy on health disparities in the U.S” Guest lecture, Shaping of Health Policy in US course
University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX Instructor: Lincy Lal, PharmD, PhD
Apr 2015 “Health Disparities and Anti-Cancer Drug Use” Guest lecture, EPID 746: Cancer Epidemiology course,
University of South Carolina, School of Public Health, Columbia, SC Instructor: Susan Steck, PhD
Mar 2015 “Theoretical or Conceptual Frameworks? Applications in Cancer Disparities Research” Guest lecture, NURS 801: Theory Analysis for Nursing Science University of South Carolina College of Nursing, Columbia, SC
Instructor: Laura Hein, PhD, RN, FAAN Spring 2015 NURS 999: Independent Study course
University of South Carolina College of Nursing, Columbia, SC Student: Brianna Jacobs (Pre-pharmacy undergraduate student)
Dec 2014 “Cancer Disparities Among African Americans: Becoming Part of the Solution” Guest lecture, EPID 845: Doctoral Seminar course
University of South Carolina, School of Public Health, Columbia, SC Instructor: Edith Williams, PhD
Nov 2014 “Training Matters!”
Guest lecture, Advanced Analytical Methods in Epidemiology course University of South Carolina, School of Public Health, Columbia, SC Instructor: Swann Adams, PhD
2012, 2011 Guest lecture, Introduction to the Profession of Pharmacy course University of South Carolina, College of Pharmacy, Columbia, SC Instructor: Richard Schulz, PhD
Nov 2013, 2012 “The (potential) impact of health policy on health disparities in the U.S” Guest lecture, Health Policy in the US course
Rice University, Houston, TX Instructor: Lincy Lal, PharmD, PhD
Feb 2012 “Writing and Publishing Scientific Manuscripts”
Guest Lecture, Pharmaceutical Outcomes Database Management course University of South Carolina, College of Pharmacy, Columbia, SC Instructor: Kevin Lu, PhD
Feb 2011 “Health Services Research ‘in the Community’” Guest lecture, Public Health Spatial Methods course
University of South Carolina School of Public Health, Columbia, SC Instructor: Robin Puett, PhD
Feb 2010 “Exploring the use of pharmaceutical patient assistance programs as an option to improve access to and affordability of prescription drugs”
Guest lecture, Health Services Policy and Management Doctoral Seminar course University of South Carolina School of Public Health, Columbia, SC
Instructor: Phoenix Do, PhD
Spring 2009 Upward Bound Academic Counselor
University of South Carolina, TRIO Programs, Columbia, SC
Fall 2005 Problem-based learning facilitator, Health Promotion Theory & Methods I, course University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX
Instructors: Kay Bartholomew, EdD.; Theresa Byrd, DrPH; Belinda Reininger, DrPH
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
PUBLICATIONS: † indicates student author
1. Webb, L.A., McDonnell, K.K., Adams, S.S., Davis, R.E.& Felder, T.M. (2019). Exploring stigma among lung cancer survivors: A scoping literature review. Oncology Nursing Forum, in press. 2. Heiney SP, Parker PD, Felder TM, Adams SA, Omofuma OO, Hulett J. A systematic review of
interventions to improve adherence to endocrine therapy. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 2018 Nov 1, Epub ahead of print.
3. Elk R, Felder TM, Cayir E†, Samuel C. Social Inequalities in Palliative Care for Cancer Patients in the United States: A Structured Review. Seminars in Oncology Nursing: Special Issue on Palliative Care, 2018 Aug; 34(3):303-315.
4. Harris ET, Messias DKH, Timmons SM, Felder TM, Estrada RD. Rest among African American Women: The Current State of the Science. Holistic Nursing Practice, 2018 May/Jun;32(3):143-148. 5. Felder TM, Braun K, Wigfall LT, Sevoyan M, Vyas Shradda, Khan S, Brandt HM, Rogers CR,
Tanjasiri SP, Armstead CA, Hébert, JR. Mentoring, training and scholarly productivity experiences of cancer-related health disparities research trainees: Do outcomes differ for underrepresented scientists? Journal of Cancer Education, 2018 Feb 12.
6. Owens OL, Felder TM, Tavakoli AS, Revels AA, Friedman DB, Hughes-Halbert C, Hébert, JR. Evaluation of a computer-based decision aid on prostate cancer knowledge and informed decision making self-efficacy among African-American men. American Journal of Health Promotion, 2018 Jan 1, Epub ahead of print.
7. Parker, P.D., Heiney, S.P., Friedman, D.B., Felder, T.M., Estrada, R.D., Harris, E.H., & Adams, S.A. How are health literacy principles incorporated into breast cancer chemotherapy education? A review of the literature.” Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 2018 Jan: 8(6):77-84. 8. Felder, TM, Estrada R, Jada Q, †Hayne P, Phelps KW, Heiney S. Expectations and reality:
Perceptions of support among African American breast cancer survivors. Ethnicity and Health Journal, 2017 Sept 4:1-17.
9. Heiney SP, Messias DKH, Felder TM, Phelps KW, Quinn J. African American women’s recollected experiences of breast cancer treatment. Oncology Nursing Forum, 44(2), 217-224.
10. Felder TM, Do DP, Lu ZK, Lal LS, Heiney SP, & Bennett CL (2016). Racial differences in receipt of adjuvant hormonal therapy among Medicaid enrollees in South Carolina diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer research and treatment, 157(1), 193-200. PMCID: PMC4979582.
11. Hebert JR, Satariano WA, Friedman DB, Armstead CA, Greiner A, Felder TM, Coggins TA, Tanjasiri S, Braun KL. Fulfilling Ethical Responsibility: Moving Beyond the Minimal Standards of Protecting Human Subjects from Research Harm. National Cancer Institute Community Network Program Centers. Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Special Issue on the Community Network Program Centers, 2015; 9 Suppl 41-50. PMCID: PMC4659710.
12. Felder TM, Braun K, Brandt HM, Khan S, Tanjasiri S, Friedman DB, Armstead CA, Okuyemi KS, Hebert JR. Mentoring and training of cancer-related health disparities researchers committed to community-based participatory research. Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Special Issue on the Community Networks Program Centers, 2015; 9 Suppl: 97-108. PMCID: PMC4703034. 13. Adams SA, Heiney SP, Wirth MD, Khan S, Johnson H, Davis L, Wineglass CM, Warren –Jones TY,
Felder TM, Drayton RF, Davis B, Farr DE, Hebert JR. A Comparison of a Centralized Versus
De-Centralized Recruitment Schema in Two Community-Based Participatory Research Studies for Cancer Prevention. Journal of Community Health, 2015 Apr; 40(2): 251–259. PMCID:
PMC4315761.
14. Bookstaver BP, Felder TM, Quidley AM, Ragucci K, Nappi J, Draper, HM. (2014). Barriers to the pursuit of scholarly activities by pharmacy residents. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning. 7 (10).
15. Palmer N, Geiger A, Felder T, Case D, Lu L, Weaver K. Racial/ethnic disparities in health care receipt among male cancer survivors. American Journal of Public Health, 2013 Jul;103(7):1306-13. PMCID: PMC3682605.
16. Bookstaver PB, Miller AD, Felder TM, Tice DL, Norris LB, Sutton SS. Assessing pharmacy residents’ knowledge of biostatistics and research study design. The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 2012 Jul-Aug; 46(7-8):991-9.
17. Felder TM, Brandt HM, Armstead CA, Cavicchia PP, Braun KL, Adams SA, Friedman DB, Tanjasiri S, Steck SE, Smith ER, Daguisé VG, Hébert JR. Creating a cadre of junior investigators to address the challenges of cancer-related health disparities in community-based participatory
research. Journal of Cancer Education, 2012 Jun; 27(3):409-417. PMCID: PMC3407323.
18. Chu CF†, Lal LS, Felder TM, Rosenau P. Evaluation of patient assistance program eligibility and availability for top 200 brand name and generic drugs in the United States. Innovations in Pharmacy. 2012 Mar; 3(1): 1-9.
19. Friedman DB, Young VM, Freedman DA, Adams SA, Brandt HM, Xirasagar S, Felder TM, Ureda JR, Hurley T, Khang L†, Campbell D†, Hébert JR. Reducing cancer disparities through innovative partnerships: A collaboration of the South Carolina cancer prevention and control research network
and federally qualified health centers. Journal of Cancer Education. 2012 Mar;27(1):59-61. PMCID: PMC3272325.
20. Felder TM, Lal LS, Bennett CL, Hung F, Franzini L. Cancer patients’ use of pharmaceutical patient assistance programs in the outpatient pharmacy of a large tertiary cancer center. Community
Oncology. 2011 June; 8 (6): 279-286. PMCID: PMC3413301.
21. Felder TM, Palmer NR, Lal LS, Mullen PD. What is the evidence for pharmaceutical patient assistance programs? A systematic review. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved. 2011 Feb;22(1):24-48. PMCID: PMC3065996.
22. Finnie RK, Kneuper S, Felder TM, Mullen PD. Beyond reading level: a systematic review of the suitability of cancer education print and web-based materials. Journal of Cancer Education. 2010 Dec; 25(4): 497-505. PMCID: PMC2933274.
23. Felder TM, Pena GD†, Chapital BF†. Disparities in cancer clinical trials: an analysis of comprehensive cancer control plans. Preventing Chronic Disease 2009;6(4).
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2009/oct/08_0158.htm. PMCID: PMC2774630.
24. Fowler T, Steakley C, Garcia AR, Kwok J, Bennett LM. Reducing disparities in the burden of cancer: the role of patient navigators. Public Library of Science (PLoS) Medicine. 2006;3(7): e193.. PMCID: PMC1489186.
INVITED PUBLICATIONS
1. Felder TM, Bennett CL. Can patients “afford” to be adherent to expensive oral cancer drugs? unintended consequences of pharmaceutical development. Journal of Oncology Practice, 2013 Nov; 9 (6s): 64s-66s.
REFEREED CONFERENCE ARTICLES † indicates student author
1. Felder TM, Braun K, Khan S, †Ingram C, Hébert, JR. Mentoring, training and academic outcomes among underrepresented scientists. 9th Annual Mentoring Conference, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. October 24-28, 2016.
PODIUM PRESENTATIONS † indicates student author National
Felder TM. Mentoring, training and academic outcomes among underrepresented scientists. Presented at the
9th Annual Mentoring Institute Conference, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. October 24-28, 2016.
Campbell D, Young VM, Brandt HM, Felder TM, Freidman DB, Hebert JR. Identifying the need for developing new frameworks for partnerships in community-based research: An assessment of federally qualified health centers in South Carolina. Oral presentation, 2014 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, November 19, 2014.
Fowler T, Lal L. Diabetes and asthma medications for uninsured Latinos through pharmaceutical patient
assistance programs: Is it worth the effort? Presented at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, Nov 2007.
Washington, RR, Fowler T, Cox DD, Wingrove B. Ideal internship: Opportunities for training and career development in the reduction of cancer health disparities. Round table discussion, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, Dec 2005.
Mcrae T, Fowler T, Cooper LC, Wingrove B. Bridging the gap between research & policy: Exploring the link of health disparities legislation and research through a database system. Roundtable discussion, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, Dec 2005.
Regional
Felder TM and Jackson JR. Mocha Mamas Milk: Evaluating the use of mobile technology to promote
breastfeeding among African American women. Accepted for podium presentation in the Innovative Research and Programs to Improve the Health of Individuals from Diverse Backgrounds Symposium at the 2019 Southern Nursing Research Society Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, February 27-March 1, 2019. Rivers JL, †Beecroft J, Felder TM. A pilot investigation of infant feeding preferences and attitudes toward breastfeeding among pregnant African American women. 13th Annual Upstate Area Health Education Center Research Symposium, Greenville, SC, September 25, 2015.
State
Felder TM, Lal LS, Stafkey-Mailey D, Phuong DP, Lu K, Bennett CL. Receipt of adjuvant hormonal
therapy among Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with hormone-receptor positive breast cancer, 2004-2007. Presented at the 2012 Hollings Cancer Center Research Retreat, Daniel Island, SC, November 16, 2012.
Felder TM, Stafkey-Mailey D, Bennett CL. Prevalence of oral antineoplastic agent use among Medicaid
enrollees diagnosed with breast cancer: 1998-2008. Presented at the 2012 Chalsty Breast Cancer Research Retreat, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, February 24, 2012.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS National
Felder TM, Heiney SP, Rubin L, Friedman DB, Franco R, Hebert JR, Ford ME. "She was like, ‘I’m done.
I’m not taking this anymore": Health care provider perspectives about breast cancer survivors non-adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy. 11th Annual American Association Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, New Orleans, LA, November 1-4, 2018.
Wigfall LT, Felder TM. Using intervention mapping to adapt evidence-based interventions for a new setting/cultural context, population, and/or health outcome: A scoping review. 10th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation, Arlington, VA, December 5, 2017.
Babatunde OA, Arp Adams S, Eberth J, Felder TM, Moran R, Sercy E, Hebert JR. Racial disparities in receipt of adjuvant hormonal therapy among patients diagnosed with breast cancer in South Carolina. American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, April 1-5, 2017.
Felder TM, Heiney SP, Friedman DB, Peterson L, Ford ME. Design of a qualitative research study with
breast cancer survivors and health care professionals to identify factors related to adherence to adjuvant hormonal therapy. NCI Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities 2016 Professional Development Workshop, Bethesda, MD, May 23, 2016.
Felder TM, Brandt HM, Braun K, Braun K, Hebert JR. Developing the next generation of junior
investigators committed to reducing cancer disparities through community-based participatory research: lessons learned from the Community Networks Program, 2012 National Institute on Minority Health & Health Disparities Summit, Washington, DC. December 17, 2012.
Felder TM, Lal LS, Stafkey-Mailey D, Phuong DP, Lu K, Bennett CL. Receipt of adjuvant hormonal
therapy among Medicaid enrollees diagnosed with hormone-receptor positive breast cancer, 2004-2007. Poster presentation, 2012 American Association for Cancer Research Science of Cancer Health Disparities Conference, San Diego, CA, October 27-30, 2012.
Felder T, †Pena G, †Chapital B. Disparities in cancer clinical trials: An analysis of state comprehensive
cancer control plans. Poster presentation, Professional Development Workshop, hosted by the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities, National Cancer Institute, Rockville, MD, Aug 2009.
Felder T, †Pena G, †Chapital B. Disparities in cancer clinical trials: An analysis of state comprehensive
cancer control plans. Poster presentation, Hollings Cancer Center Spring Symposium, Charleston, SC, Mar 2009.
Finnie R., Kneuper S., Felder T., Mullen, PD. Beyond reading level: The suitability of cancer-specific print and web-based materials. Poster presentation, American Society of Preventive Oncology Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, Mar 2009.
Fowler T, Lal L, LeDay-Jacobs C, Arbuckle R. Comparison of patient socio-demographics and prescription
medication fill patterns of general, indigent and patient assistance program enrollees at a tertiary cancer center. Poster presentation, Intercultural Cancer Council Biennial Meeting, Washington, DC, April 2008.
NON-PEER REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS
PODIUM/PANEL PRESENTATIONS National
Felder TM. The Life of Cancer Health Disparities Researchers: Lessons Learned, Wisdom Earned. Invited
panel member at the Health Equity Leadership Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison Wisconsin. June 2018.
Felder TM. Private Patient Assistance: Challenges in Evolving Landscape. Invited panel member at the
National Patient Advocate Foundation National Patient Advocate Foundation Spring Policy Consortium, Washington, DC. May 2018.
Fowler T, Weinberg A, Bustillos D, Spiker C, Cook JR. Identifying opportunities in health policy to
eliminate disparities in clinical trials. Presented at the American Cancer Society Bridging the Healthcare Divide: Research & Programs to Eliminate Cancer Disparities, New Orleans, LA, Apr 2007.
Fowler T. Chartering the Course for Leadership in the New Millennium: Students Speak out on the Role of
Leaders in Responding to Critical Issues & Cultivating Student Activism. Panel member, National Association of Black Social Workers Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL, Apr 2003.
Local
Felder TM and Rivers JL. Mocha Mamas Milk: Exploring African American Moms' Experiences with
Feeding their New Babies. Institute for African American Research Seminar Series, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. April 6, 2016.
†Beecroft J, Rivers JL, Felder TM. Infant feeding choices of young African American mothers, USC College of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day 2016, Columbia, SC. April 2016.
Felder TM and Rivers JL. Promoting Black Breastfeeding Week. Learn at Lunch Seminar Series, Lactation
Support Initiative, Healthy Carolina, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. August 26, 2015.
†Beecroft J, Rivers JL, Felder TM. Promoting breastfeeding among African American women (P01). USC
College of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day 2015, Columbia, SC. April 25, 2015.
Felder TM. Navigating the Postdoctoral Fellowship: Fellowship opportunities, job interview skills, and tips
for succeeding in a postdoctoral fellowship. Panel member, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, University of South Carolina, November 5, 2013.
Felder, T. Addressing health disparities: an examination of pharmaceutical patient assistance programs.
Presented at the Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Hollings Cancer Center, Charleston, SC. Oct 2009.
Fowler T. What’s the value of pharmaceutical manufacturer’s patient assistance programs? Availability and
accessibility of diabetes and asthma medications. Panel member at Baylor College of Medicine’s American Medical Student Association Symposium entitled “Pharmacy Policy—A Public Health Perspective,” Houston, TX, Nov 14, 2006.
STUDENT SUPERVISION Undergraduate Students:
McKenzie Isreal, USC School of Public Health, Summer Research Assistant Role: Summer Research supervisor
Summer 2018
Tina Taylor, USC School of Public Health, Research Assistant Role: Research supervisor
Spring 2017-Spring 2018
Meagan Savage, USC College of Nursing, Research Volunteer Role: Research supervisor
Spring 2017
Brianna Jacobs, USC School of Public Health, Public Health student Role: Instructor - PUBH 399 Independent Study: Intro to Grant Proposal Development
Fall 2016
Brianna Jacobs, USC School of Public Health, Research Assistant Role: Research Supervisor
Spring 2016
Jennifer Beecroft, USC College of Nursing, Research Assistant Promoting Breastfeeding Among African American Women Role: Research Co-Mentor
Spring 2015-Spring 2016
Brianna Jacobs, USC College of Pharmacy, Pre-pharmacy student
Role: Instructor -NURS 399 Independent Study in Health Disparities Research
Spring 2015
Carly Ingram, USC School of Public Health, Research Assistant
Mentoring and training of health disparities researchers from underrepresented backgrounds(U54CA153461, PI: Hébert)
Role: Research Supervisor/Co-mentor
Summer 2014-Spring 2016
Gabriel Pena, University of Houston, Research Assistant
Disparities in cancer clinical trials: an analysis of comprehensive cancer control plans
Role: Research Supervisor
2006 - 2007
Graduate Students:
Curisa Tucker, USC College of Nursing, PhD student
Role: Research Supervisor and Mentored Research (NURS 898) Instructor
Spring 2019-present
Lindsey Rubin, USC School of Public Health, MPH student Role: Research Supervisor
Spring 2018-Summer 2018
Kendra Allison, USC College of Nursing, PhD student Role: Candidacy Committee member
Fall 2016
Chigozie Nwonkta, USC College of Nursing, PhD student Promoting Breastfeeding Among African American Women
Role: Research volunteer supervisor and Mentored Research (NURS 898) Instructor
Summer 2016- present
Maria Sevoyan, USC Public Health/Cancer Prevention & Control Program, PhD Student, Graduate Research Assistant
Mentoring and training of health disparities researchers from underrepresented backgrounds (U54CA153461, PI: Hébert)
Role: Research Supervisor
Shraddha Vyas, USC Public Health/Cancer Prevention & Control Program, PhD Student, Graduate Research Assistant
Mentoring and training of health disparities researchers from underrepresented backgrounds (U54CA153461, PI: Hébert)
Role: Research Supervisor
Summer – Fall 2016
Lisa Webb, USC College of Nursing, PhD student
K01 Research – Health Care Professional Perspectives on Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy (K01CA193667)
Role: Mentored Research (NURS 898)
Summer 2016
Eboni Harris, USC College of Nursing, PhD student Role: Candidacy and Dissertation Committee member
Fall 2015-Fall 2017
Courtney Schrock, USC School of Public Health/Cancer Prevention and Control Program, MPH student
Mentoring and training of health disparities researchers from underrepresented backgrounds(U54CA153461, PI: Hébert)
Role: Research Supervisor
Spring 2016
Ebru Cayir, USC School of Public Health, PhD student, Graduate Research Assistant
Role: Research Supervisor
Spring 2016-Fall 2017
Eboni Harris, USC College of Nursing, PhD student Role: Mentored Research (NURS 898)
Fall 2015
Hiluv Johnson
Role: MSW Field Instructor
Fall 2016-Spring 2017
Sally Singleton, USC College of Social Work, MSW student Role: MSW Field Instructor
Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Claire Miller, USC College of Social Work, MSW/MPH student Role: MSW Field Instructor
Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Christopher Whitehead, USC College of Social Work, MSW student Role: MSW Field Instructor
Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Julia Houston, USC College of Social Work, MSW student Role: MSW Field Instructor
Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Bridget Chapital, University of Houston, M.Ed. student
Disparities in cancer clinical trials: an analysis of comprehensive cancer control plans
Role: Research Supervisor