Thursday May 2, 2024
Jiawei Liu will join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications in August 2024 an assistant professor in the Advertising Department and in the STEM Translational Communication …
Monday March 8, 2021
Dr. Carla Fisher discusses her research on effective mother-daughter and family communication about breast cancer and other chronic diseases, and how clinicians can play a role in fostering that communication.
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Friday February 19, 2021
Effective communication between healthcare workers and patients is critical to shaping risk-reducing practices and coping with rigorous treatment for life-threatening diseases. But communication between family members can be as important in dealing with medical issues. But these conversations can be difficult for both those offering comfort and advice and those receiving it.
Friday July 26, 2019
University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising Assistant Professor Jordan Alpert and Public Relations Associate Professor Carma Bylund‘s article on …
Wednesday March 28, 2018
Attitudes of primary care physicians play a key role in a recently diagnosed cancer patient’s access to and beliefs about clinical trial treatments. Acting as opinion ambassadors, they have the power to influence their patients’ attitudes and behaviors.
Monday January 22, 2018
Carla Fisher, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, was featured in “To Beat Cancer Talk to Your Family” published in Folks – A …
Thursday October 26, 2017
The result of good doctor-patient communication is clear – patients make more informed decisions, have better quality of life, and have lower incidences of anxiety.
Wednesday October 25, 2017
Advertising Assistant Professor Carla Fisher is on a quest to help mothers and daughters better communicate about breast cancer and its risks, as well as integrate communication science into clinical practice.
STEM Translational Communication Center researchers examine the most effective ways to communicate about colorectal cancer risks.
To win the fight against cancer, UF STEM Translational Communication Center researchers are exploring how we communicate about cancer—both with each other and with the wider community.
It’s no revelation that social media have changed the way we learn and communicate new information. But is it an effective way to communicate health risks associated with cancer? STEM Translational Communication Center researchers investigate.
