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Curriculum Vitae
Kristi D. Graves
Office Address
Cancer Prevention and Control Program
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Department of Oncology, Georgetown University
3300 Whitehaven Street NW, Suite 4100
Washington, DC 20007
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 687-1591
Fax: (202) 687-8444
Updated: January 3, 2017
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES AND EMPLOYMENT
2014-present Associate Professor with Tenure, Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Lombardi
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University School of Medicine
2008-2014
Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track Faculty, Cancer Control Program, Lombardi
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University School of Medicine
2007-2008
Assistant Professor, Research-Track Faculty, Cancer Control Program, Lombardi
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University School of Medicine
2005-2007
Instructor, Research-Track Faculty, Cancer Control Program, Lombardi Comprehensive
Cancer Center, Georgetown University School of Medicine
2003-2005
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (F32) Postdoctoral Fellow,
Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky
2002-2003
Department of Defense Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Behavioral Science,
University of Kentucky
EDUCATION
Ph.D.
May
2002
Clinical Psychology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
Specialization: Health Psychology
Dissertation: “Quality of Life Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors: Application of
Social Cognitive Theory” Advisor: Richard Winett, Ph.D.
Intern
20012002
Clinical Psychology Intern, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
APA Accredited Program, Fully Funded, Specialization: Psycho-Oncology
Internship Research Project: “Validation of Social Cognitive Measures in a Population of
Cancer Patients” Advisor: Cindy Carter, Ph.D.
M.A.
May
1997
Health Psychology, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Master’s Thesis: “Depression Intervention in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program”
Advisor: Denise Martz, Ph.D.
B.S.
May
1995
Psychology, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Minor: Health; Summa Cum Laude with Distinction in Psychology
Honors Thesis: “Comparison of Sexual Assault Policies and Services at Four Virginia
Universities” Advisor: David Hanson, Ph.D.
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HONORS AND AWARDS
2016
2016
2015-present
2015-present
2014
2013
2012
2009
Invited Speaker, National Academy of Medicine, Changing the Culture of Care
Invited Keynote, Georgetown-Howard Universities Ctr. for Clinical and Translational Science
Appointment, Executive Board, Society of Behavioral Medicine
Elected President, Georgetown Women in Medicine
Meritorious Poster Award, Biennial Cancer Survivorship Conference (senior author)
Outstanding Recent Graduate Alumni Award 2012-2013, College of Science, Virginia Tech
Outstanding Graduate Alumni Award and Lecture, Department of Psychology, Virginia Tech
John Eisenberg Career Development Award, Georgetown Women in Medicine, Georgetown
University Medical Center
2009
Best Poster Award, American Society of Preventive Oncology (senior author)
2008
Outstanding Alumni Award 2008, College of Arts & Sciences, Appalachian State Univ.
2008
Top 16 Abstract, American Society of Preventive Oncology
2007
Top 20 Abstract, American Society of Preventive Oncology
2006
ACS/AACR Scholarship, Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Meeting
2005
Competitively Selected Attendee, Summer Institute on Randomized Clinical Trials Involving
Behavioral Interventions, Sponsored by the Office of Behavioral and Social Science
Research, NIH; Warrenton, VA
2003-2005;2009 Competitive Loan Repayment Program Award, National Institutes of Health
2002
Scientist-Practitioner Award, Internship Program, Medical University of South Carolina
1997
Comprehensive Oral Examination, Pass with Distinction, Appalachian State University
1997
Student Service Award, Appalachian State University
1996-1997
The Dr. Frank R. Terrant, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, Appalachian State University
1995
Jerry O. Haynes Memorial Award, James Madison University
1995
Outstanding Senior Psychology Major, James Madison University
Peer-Reviewed Publications
1. Munoz J, Rish C, Flashner B, Cibrian G, Martinez S, Campos C, Torres M, Cepeda O, Kuo C,
Kaltman S, Jandorf L & Graves K (in press). ‘The Song Inside:’ ‘La Canción por Dentro’: Individual
and Dyadic Impact of Breast Cancer for Caregivers of Latina Survivors. Psycho-Oncology.
2. Lynce F, Graves KD, Jandorf L, Ricker C, Castro E, Moreno L, Augusto B, Fejerman L,
Vadaparampil ST (in press). Breast cancer related genomic disparities among Latina women: An
interdisciplinary review. Cancer Control, 23(4), 359-372. PMID: 27842325.
3. Rush CL, Lobo T, Serrano A, Blasini M, Campos C & Graves KD. (in press). Complementary and
Alternative Medicine Use and Latina Breast Cancer Survivors’ Symptoms and Functioning. Healthcare.
4. Jacobs AS, Schwartz MD, Valdimarsdottir H, Nusbaum RH, Hooker GW, DeMarco TA, Heinzmann JE,
McKinnon W, McCormick SR, Davis C, Forman AD, Lebensohn AP, Dalton E, Tully DM, Graves KD,
Similuk M, Kelly S, Peshkin BN. Patient and genetic counselor perceptions of in-person versus
telephone genetic counseling for hereditary breast/ovarian cancer. Fam Cancer. 2016 Oct;15(4):529-39.
doi: 10.1007/s10689-016-9900-x. PMID:26969308
5. Lynce F, Graves K. (2015). Differences in Uptake of Risk Reduction Strategies Among Underserved
Populations. EBioMedicine. 2015 Nov 3;2(11):1598-9. PMID:2687078
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6. Fu AZ, Graves KD, Jensen RE, Marshall JL, Formoso M, Potosky AL. (2016). Patient preference
and decision-making for initiating metastatic colorectal cancer medical treatment. Journal of Cancer
Research in Clinical OncologyPMID: 26577827
7. Peshkin BN, Kelly S, Kelly S, Nusbaum RH, Similuk M, DeMarco TA, Hooker GW, Valdimarsdottir
HB, Forman AD, Joines JR, Davis C, McCormick SR, McKinnon W, Graves KD, Isaacs C, Garber
J, Wood M, Jandorf L, Schwartz MD. Patient Perceptions of Telephone vs. In-Person BRCA1/BRCA2
Genetic Counseling. Journal of Genetic Counseling. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 26455498
8. Talisman N, Harazduk N, Rush C, Graves K & Haramati A. (2015). The Impact of Mind-Body
Medicine Facilitation on Affirming and Enhancing Professional Identity in Health Care Professions
Faculty. Academic Medicine, 90, 780-784. PMID: 25881646
9. Graves KD, Sinicrope PS, McCormic JB, Zhou Y, Vadaparampil ST & Lindor NM.
(2015). Public Perceptions of Disease Severity but not Actionability Correlate with Interest in
Receiving Genomic Results: Nonalignment with Current Trends in Practice. Public Health
Genomics, 18, 173-183. PMID: 25790929
10. Tong A, Kelly S, Nusbaum R, Graves K, Peshkin BN, Valdimarsdottir HB, Wood M, McKinnon M,
Garber J, McCormick SR, Jandorf L, VanHeusen L, & Schwartz MD. (2015). Intentions for Risk
Reducing Surgery Among High Risk Women Referred for BRCA1/BRCA2 Genetic Counseling. PsychoOncology, 24, 33-39.
11. Rush CL, Darling M, Elliott MG, Febus-Sampayo I, Kuo C, Muñoz J, Duron Y, Torres M, Campos
Galván C, Gonzalez F., Caicedo L, Nápoles A, Jensen RE, Anderson E, & Graves KD. (2014).
Engaging Latina Cancer Survivors, their Caregivers, and Community Partners in a Randomized
Controlled Trial: Nueva Vida Intervention. Quality of Life Research. [Epub ahead of print]. DOI
10.1007/s11136-014-0847-9.
12. Butrick M, Kelly S, Peshkin BN, Luta G, Nusbaum R, Hooker GW, Graves K, Feeley L, Isaacs C,
Valdimarsdottir HB, Jandorf L, DeMarco T, Wood M, McKinnon W, Garber J, McCormick SR &
Schwartz MD (2014). Disparities in uptake of BRCA1/2 genetic testing in a randomized trial of
telephone counseling. Genetics in Medicine, [Epub ahead of print]. doi: 10.1038/gim.2014.125.
13. Darling M, Gonzalez F, Graves KD, Sheppard V, De Mendoza A, Leventhal KG & Caicedo L. (2015).
Practical tips for establishing partnerships with academic researchers: A resource guide for communitybased organizations. Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research Education and Action.
14. Butrick MN, Vanhusen L, Leventhal KG, Hooker GW, Nusbaum R, Peshkin BN, Salehizadeh Y,
Pavlick J, Schwartz MD & Graves, KD. (2014). Discussing race-related limitations of genomic testing
for colon cancer risk: implications for education and counseling. Social Science & Medicine, 114, 26-37.
15. Hooker GW, King LE, VanHeusen L, Graves K, Peshkin BN, Isaacs C, Taylor K, Poggi E, & Schwartz
MD. (2014). Long-Term Satisfaction and Quality of Life Following Risk Reducing Surgery in
BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers. Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice, 12, 9. Epub: doi: 10.1186/18974287-12-9.
16. Nápoles AM, Santoyo-Olsson J, Ortiz C, Gregorich S, Lee HE, Duron Y, Graves K, Luce JA, McGuire
P, Díaz-Méndez M, Stewart AL. (2014). Randomized Controlled Trial of Nuevo Amanecer: A Peerdelivered Stress Management Intervention for Spanish-speaking Latinas with Breast Cancer. Clinical
Trials, 11, 230-238.
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17. Schwartz MD, Valdimarsdottir HB, Peshkin BN, Mandelblatt J, Nusbaum R, Huang A, Graves KD,
Isaacs C, Wood M, McKinnon W, Garber J, McCormick S, Kinney A, Kelleher S, Leventhal KG,
Vegella P, Tong A & King L. (2014). Randomized non-inferiority trial of telephone versus in-person
genetic counseling for hereditary breast-ovarian cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 32, 618-626.
18. Sheppard VS, Graves KD, Christopher J, deMendoza AH, Talley C & Williams KP (2014). African
American Women's Limited Knowledge and Experiences with Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Breast
Cancer. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 23, 311-322.
19. Graves KD, Sinicrope PS, Esplen MJ, Peterson SK, Patten CA, Lowery J, Sinicrope FA, Nigon SK,
Borgen J, Sheinfeld Gorin, S, Keogh L, Lindor NM (2014). Communication of Genetic Test Results to
Family and Health Care Providers Following Disclosure of Research Results. Genetics in Medicine, 16,
294-301.
20. Graves KD, Leventhal KG, Nusbaum R, Salehizadeh Y, Hooker GW, Peshkin BN, Butrick M, Tuong
W, Mathew J, Goerlitz D, Fishman MB, Shields PG & Schwartz MD. (2013). Behavioral and
Psychosocial Responses to Genomic Testing for Colorectal Cancer Risk. Genomics, 102, 123-130.
21. Nusbaum R, Leventhal KG, Hooker GW, Peshkin BN, Butrick M, Salehizadeh Y, Tuong W, Eggly S,
Mathew J, Goerlitz D, Shields PG, Schwartz MD & Graves KD. (2013). Translational Genomic
Research: Protocol Development and Initial Outcomes following SNP Testing for Colon Cancer Risk.
Translational Behavioral Medicine, 3, 17-29.
22. Leventhal KG, Tuong W, Peshkin BN, Salehizadeh Y, Fishman MB, Eggly S, FitzGerald K, Schwartz
MD & Graves KD. (2013). “Is it Really Worth it to Get Tested?”: Primary Care Patients’ Impressions
of Predictive SNP Testing for Colon Cancer. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 22, 138-151.
23. Sulayman N, Spellman E, Graves KD, Peshkin BN, Isaacs C, Schwartz MD & O’Neill SC. (2012).
Psychosocial and quality of life in women receiving the 21-gene Recurrence Score assay: the impact of
decision style in women with intermediate RS. Journal of Cancer Epidemiology.
24. Graves KD, Jensen RE, Cañar J, Perret-Gentil M, Leventhal KG, Gonzalez F, Caicedo L, Jandorf L,
Kelly S & Mandelblatt J. (2012). Through the lens of culture: quality of life among Latina breast cancer
survivors. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 136(2):603-13.
25. Graves KD, Vegella P, Poggi E, Peshkin BN, Tong A, Isaacs C, Finch C, Kelly S, Taylor KL &
Schwartz MD. (2012). Long-Term Psychosocial Outcomes of BRCA1/BRCA2 Testing: Differences
across Prophylactic Surgery Choice. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, 21, 445-455.
26. Lopez-Class M, Gomez-Duarte J, Graves KD, & Ashing-Giwa K. (2012). A Contextual Approach to
Understanding Breast Cancer Survivorship Among Latinas. Psycho-Oncology, 21, 115-124.
27. Schwartz MD, Isaacs C, Graves KD, Poggi E, Peshkin BN, Gell C, Finch C, Kelly S, Taylor KL, Perley
L. (2012). Long Term Outcomes of BRCA1/BRCA2 Testing: Risk Reduction and Surveillance. Cancer,
118, 510-517.
28. Graves KD, Christopher J, Harrison TM, Peshkin BN, Isaacs C, & Sheppard VB. (2011). Providers’
Perceptions and Practices Regarding BRCA1/2 Genetic Counseling and Testing in African American
Women. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 20, 674-689.
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29. Lopez-Class M, Perret-Gentil M, Kreling B, Caicedo L, Mandelblatt, J, & Graves KD. (2011) Quality
of Life among Immigrant Latina Breast Cancer Survivors: Realities of Culture and Enhancing Cancer
Care. Journal of Cancer Education, 26, 724-733.
30. Graves KD, Peshkin BN, Luta G., Tuong W., & Schwartz MD. (2011). Interest in Genetic Testing for
Modest Changes in Breast Cancer Risk: Implications for SNP Testing. Public Health Genomics, 14:
178-189.
31. Graves KD, Gatammah R, Peshkin BN, Krieger A, Gell C, Valdimarsdottir HB, & Schwartz MD.
(2011). BRCA1/2 Genetic Testing Uptake and Psychosocial Outcomes in Men. Familial Cancer, 10,
213-223.
32. O’Neill SC, Valdimarsdottir HB, DeMarco TA, Peshkin BN, Graves KD, Brown K, Hurley KE, Isaacs
C, Hecker S, & Schwartz MD. (2010). BRCA1/2 Test Results Impact Risk Management Attitudes,
Intentions and Uptake. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 124:755-764.
33. Graves, KD, Wenzel, L., Schwartz, M.D., Luta, G., Wileyto, P., Narod, S., Peshkin, B.N., Marcus, A.,
Cella, D., Emsbo, S.P., Barnes, D., & Halbert, C.H. (2010). Randomized Controlled Trial of a
Psychosocial Telephone Counseling Intervention in BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutation Carriers. Cancer
Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, 19, 648-654.
34. Graves, K. D., Huerta, E., Cullen J., Kaufman, E., Sheppard, V., Luta, G., Isaacs, C., Schwartz, M. D.,
& Mandelblatt, J. (2008). Perceived risk of breast cancer among Latinas attending community clinics:
Risk comprehension and relationship with mammography adherence. Cancer Causes & Control, 19,
1373 - 1382.
35. Morgan, N. P., Graves, K. D., Poggi, E. A., & Cheson, B. D. (2008). Implementing an Expressive
Writing Study in a Cancer Clinic. The Oncologist, 13, 196-204.
36. Peshkin, B. N., DeMarco, T. A., Graves, K. D., Brown, K., Nusbaum, R. H., Moglia, D., Forman, A.,
Valdimarsdottir, H., & Schwartz, M.D. (2008). Telephone genetic counseling for high-risk women
undergoing BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing: Rationale and development of a randomized controlled trial.
Genetic Testing, 12, 37-52.
37. Kelly, K. M., Graves, K. D., Harper, F. W. K., Schmidt, J. E., Dickinson, S.L., & Andrykowski, M. A.
(2007). Assessing perceptions of cancer risk: does mode of assessment or numeracy matter? Cancer
Detection and Prevention, 31, 465-473.
38. Graves K.D., Moss L.M., Jasper C.L., DeMarco T.A., Peshkin B.N., Isaacs C., & Schwartz M.D.
(2007). Predictors of enrollment into a familial cancer registry by individuals at high-risk for BRCA1/2.
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, 16, 2763-2767.
39. Ryan, P. Y., Graves, K. D., Pavlik, E. J., & Andrykowski, M. A. (2007). Response to an abnormal
ovarian cancer screening test result: A qualitative study of women’s experiences and suggestions for
improving that experience. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 25, 1-18.
40. Graves, K. D., Peshkin, B.N., Halbert, C.H., DeMarco, T., & Schwartz, M.D. (2007). Rates and
predictors of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy after BRCA1/2 testing in women with breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 104, 321-329.
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41. Harper, F. W. K., Schmidt, J. E., Beacham, A. O., Salsman, J. M., Averill, A. A., Graves, K. D., &
Andrykowski, M. A. (2007). The role of Social Cognitive Processing Theory and optimism in positive
psychosocial and physical behavior change after cancer diagnosis and treatment. Psycho-Oncology, 16,
79-91.
42. Graves, K. D., Arnold, S., Love, C., Kirsh, K., Moore, P., & Passik, S. D. (2007). Distress screening in
a multidisciplinary lung cancer clinic: Prevalence and predictors of clinically-significant distress. Lung
Cancer, 55, 215-224.
43. Blank, T., Graves, K.D., Sepucha, K., & Llewellyn-Thomas, H. (2006). Understanding treatment
decision-making: Contexts, commonalities, complexities, and challenges. Annals of Behavioral
Medicine, 32, 211-217.
44. Sikkema, K. J., Anderson, E. S., Kelly, J. A., Winett, R. A., Gore-Felton, C., Roffman, R. A., Heckman,
T. G., Graves, K. D., Hoffman, R. G. & Brondino, M. J. (2005). Outcomes of a randomized, controlled
community-level HIV prevention intervention for adolescents in low-income housing developments.
AIDS, 19, 1509-1516.
45. Graves, K. D., & Carter, C. L. (2005). Outcome expectations and self-regulation in cancer patients:
Reliability, initial factor structure and relationships with benefit finding. Palliative and Supportive Care,
3, 209-219.
46. Graves, K. D., Schmidt, J. E., Bollmer, J., Fejfar, M., Langer, S., Blonder, L. X., & Andrykowski, M.
A. (2005). Emotional expression and emotional recognition in breast cancer survivors: A controlled
comparison. Psychology and Health, 20, 579-595.
47. Graves, K. D., Schmidt, J. E., & Andrykowski, M. A. (2005). Writing about September 11, 2001:
Exploration of emotional intelligence and the social environment. Journal of Language and Social
Psychology, 24, 289-299.
48. Graves, K. D. (2003). Social cognitive theory and cancer patients’ quality of life: A meta-analysis of
psychosocial intervention components. Health Psychology, 22, 210-219.
49. Graves, K. D., Carter, C. L., Anderson, E. S., & Winett, R. A. (2003). Quality of life pilot intervention
for breast cancer patients: Use of social cognitive theory. Palliative and Supportive Care, 1, 121-134.
50. Carter, C. L., Key, J., Marsh, L., & Graves, K. D. (2001). Contemporary perspectives in tobacco
cessation: What oncologists need to know. The Oncologist, 6, 496-505.
51. Winett, R. A., Anderson, E. S., Whiteley, J. A., Wojcik, J., Winett, S. G., Rovniak, L., Graves, K. D., &
Galper, D. I. (1999). Church-based health behavior programs: Using social cognitive theory to formulate
interventions for at-risk populations. Applied & Preventive Psychology, 8, 129-142.
52. Martz, D. M., Graves, K. D., & Sturgis, E. T. (1997). A pilot peer leader eating disorders prevention
program for sororities. Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment and Prevention, 5, 305-319.
53. Graves, KD & Nelson, E. S. (1997). Female students’ knowledge of campus sexual assault services and
polices. The Virginia Counselors Journal, 25, 3-12.
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Invited Peer-Reviewed
1. Graves KD & Tercyak KP. (2015). Introduction to the special series on health disparities in genomic
medicine. Health Psychology, 34(2):97-100. (Invited Editorial; peer-reviewed)
2. Graves KD, Hay J. & O’Neill S.* (2014). The promise of using personalized genomic information to
promote behavior change: Is the debate over, or just beginning? Personalized Medicine. (Invited, PeerReviewed Commentary; *equal first author contributions).
Additional Publications
O’Neill, S.C., Thompson, C.L., Kapp, J.M., Worthington, J.L., Graves, K.D. & Madlensky L. (2010). Job
satisfaction in cancer prevention and control: A survey of the American Society of Preventive Oncology.
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, 19, 2110-2112. (Invited Paper)
Graves, K. D. (2009). Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Book Review. Psycho-Oncology,18, 305–306.
Graves, K. D. & Miller, P. M. (2003). Behavioral medicine in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular
disease. Behavior Modification, 27, 3-25.
Graves, K. D. (2001, Spring). Measuring self-efficacy for safe sexual behavior in teenagers. Health Psychology
Newsletter, American Psychological Association, Division 38.
Book Chapters
Graves, K. D. & Schwartz, M. D. (2008). Psychological and Behavioral Impact of Genetic Testing. In C. Isaacs
& T. R. Rebbeck (Eds.). Hereditary breast cancer: Risk, prevention, and management. New York:
Informa Healthcare, pp. 255-275.
Winett, R. A., Whiteley, J. A., Rovniak, L., Galper, D. I., & Graves, K. D. (1999). Blueprint for motivation:
Theory and applications for exercise training. In M. Brzycki (Ed.), Blueprint for strength and fitness.
Indianapolis: Masters Press.
Published Abstracts
1. Graves KD, Elliott MG, Darling M, Duron Y, Febus-Sampayo I, Torres M & Napoles A. (2015, April).
Culturally-Relevant Quality of Life Intervention for Latina Breast Cancer Survivors and their
Caregivers. Invited Oral Panel Presentation, Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Antonio, TX.
2. Sampayo I, Cepado-Cotto O, Santiago J, Rush C, Darling M, Elliott MG, Campos C, Duron Y, Torres
M, Napoles A, & Graves KD. (2014, October). Patient-Centered Outcomes Research in Oncology:
Targeting Community Perspectives In the Nueva Vida Intervention Project. Poster Presentation, Society
of Integrative Oncology, Houston TX.
3. Muldoon M, Kuo C, Leventhal KG & Graves KD. (2014, August). Association of Personal
Characteristics and Family History with Interest in Genomic Testing for Colorectal Cancer Risk.
Invited Oral Presentation, Why We Can’t Wait: Conference to Eliminate Health Disparities in Genomic
Medicine, The Role of Policy, Washington DC.
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4. Graves KD, Kuo C, Jensen RE, Keegan TH, Moinpour C, Potosky AL. (2014, July). Health-Related
Quality of Life in Male Latino Cancer Survivors. Latino Cancer Summit, San Francisco, CA.
5. Rush CL, Darling M, Elliott MG, Febus-Sampayo I, Kuo C, Muñoz J, Duron Y, Torres M, Campos
Galván C, Gonzalez F., Caicedo L, Nápoles A, Jensen RE, Anderson E, & Graves KD. (2014, June).
Engaging Latino Cancer Survivors, Caregivers, and Community Partners in a PCORI Randomized
Controlled Trial: Nueva Vida Intervention. Biennial Cancer Survivorship Conference, Atlanta, GA.
6. Munoz J, Coker-Appiah D & Graves KD. Coping of Children and Adolescents as Reported by Mothers
with Breast Cancer. (2014, June). Poster Presentation, Biennial Cancer Survivorship Conference,
Atlanta, GA (meritorious award; senior author)
7. Kuo C, Jensen R & Perret-Gentil M, Canar J & Graves KD (2014, June). Medical Mistrust,
Acculturation, and Patient Satisfaction in Immigrant Latina Breast Cancer Survivors, Poster
Presentation, Biennial Cancer Survivorship Conference, Atlanta, GA
8. Graves KD, Jensen RE, Wang J, Sheppard VB, Keegan TH, Moinpour C, Potosky AL. (2014, April).
Health-Related Quality of Life Differences between Latina and Non-Latina Breast Cancer Survivors.
Society of Behavioral Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
9. Vanhusen, L, Feeley L, Kelly S, Nusbaum R, Peshkin BN, Butrick M, Graves K, Valdimsrsdottir H, &
Schwartz MD. (2013, April). Impact of Telephone vs. In-Person Delivery of BRCA Genetic
Counseling/Testing on Subsequent Use of Support Services. Poster presentation at the American Society
of Preventive Oncology, Memphis TN.
10. Harwani, N, Motz, K., Graves, KD, Amri, H., Harazduk, N., & Haramati, A. (2012, October). Effect of
a Mind-Body Medicine Skills Course on Perceived Stress and Empathy in Medical Students. Oral
presentation at the 2012 International Congress for Educators in Complementary and Integrative
Medicine, Washington, DC.
11. Kelleher, S.A., Graves, KD, Winett, R.A. (2012, April) Social Cognition and Health Behavior in High-
Risk Cancer Survivors. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral
Medicine, New Orleans, LA.
12. Graves, KD, Leventhal KG, Nusbaum R, Salehizadeh Y, Hooker GW, Peshkin BN, Butrick M, Tuong
W, Mathew J, Goerlitz D, Fishman M, Shields P & Schwartz M. (2012, March). Behavioral and
Psychosocial Responses to Genomic Testing for Colorectal Cancer Risk. Poster presentation at the
Annual Meeting of the American Society of Preventive Oncology, Washington, DC.
13. Nusbaum, R, Leventhal KG, Hooker GW, Peshkin BN, Butrick M, Salehizadeh Y, Tuong W, Eggly S,
Shields PG, Schwartz MD & Graves KD. (2012, March). Qualitative Responses to SNP Testing for
Colon Cancer Risk. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Preventive
Oncology, Washington, DC.
14. Jensen RE, Graves KD, Canar J, Perret-Gentil M, Caicedo L, & Mandelblatt J. (October, 2011).
The Socio-Cultural and Healthcare Correlates of Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Latina
Breast Cancer Survivors. Oral presentation at the International Society for Quality of Life Research,
Denver CO.
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15. Kelleher, S.A., Graves, KD, Winett, R.A. (2011, April). High-Risk Colon Cancer Survivorship
Experiences. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine,
Washington, DC.
16. Kelleher, S.A., Graves, KD, Winett, R.A. (2011, April). High-Risk Colon Cancer Survivors' Attitudes
About Health Behaviors. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral
Medicine, Washington, DC.
17. Tong, A.G., Vegella, P. Nusbaum, R., Graves, K., Kelly, S., DeMarco, T., Peshkin, B.N.,
Valdimarsdottir, H., & Schwartz, M.D. (2011, April). Predictors of Risk Reducing Surgical Intentions
among Probands and Unaffected Relatives Pursuing BRCA 1/2 Genetic Testing. Poster presentation at
the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.
18. Leventhal KG, Finch C, Salehizadeh Y, Tuong W, Schwartz M, Graves KD (2011, April). Interest in
SNP Testing for Cancer Risk: Impact of Numeracy and Perceived Risk. Poster presentation at the
Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, Washington DC.
19. Graves KD, Hooker G., Leventhal KG, Salehizadeh Y, Peshkin B, Tuong W, Schwartz M. (2011,
March). Genetic Literacy and Personalized Genomics: Preliminary Predictors and Implications. Poster
presentation at the American Society of Preventive Oncology Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
20. Tuong W, Leventhal KG, Graves KD (January 2011). Assessing Interest and Attitudes Toward Genetic
Predictive Testing for Colon Cancer: Methodology and Initial Predictors. Oral presentation at the
American Federation for Medical Research: Western Region Meeting, Carmel CA.
21. Nusbaum, R, Leventhal, K, Peshkin, B, Tuong, W, Salehizadeh, Y, Schwartz M & Graves KD (2010,
December ). Initial Outcomes From Offering Colon Cancer SNP Testing. Oral Presentation at the 4th
National Conference on Genomics and Public Health, Bethesda MD.
22. Salehizadeh Y, Leventhal KG, Tuong W, Schwartz M, Graves KD (2010, December). Interest in SNP
Testing for Cancer Risk: Impact of Attitudes and Informed Choice. Poster presentation at the 4th
National Conference on Genomics and Public Health, Bethesda MD.
23. Graves, KD, Peshkin, B., DeMarco, T., Nusbaum, R., Valdimarsdottir, H., & Schwartz, M. When What
You Can’t Say Can Hurt You: Impact of Social Constraints on Psychosocial Outcomes Following
BRCA1/2 Genetic Testing. (2010, March). Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American
Society of Preventive Oncology, Bethesda, MD.
24. Kapp JM, Graves KD, O’Neill SC, Thompson C, Worthington J, Madlensky L. (2010, March).
Characteristics of Junior Faculty Start-up Packages in the Field of Cancer Prevention. Poster
presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Preventive Oncology, Bethesda, MD.
25. O'Neill, SC, Graves, KD, Kapp, JM, Thompson, CL, Worthington, JL, Madlensky, L. (2010, March).
Mentoring and Training Needs of American Society of Preventive Oncology Members and Attendees of
the 2009 Annual Meeting. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of
Preventive Oncology, Bethesda, MD.
26. Tuong W, Peshkin, BN Graves KD (2009, November). Interest in Single Nucleotide Polymorphism
(SNP) Genetic Testing for Colon Cancer Risk in Primary Care Patients. Oral presentation at the 137th
Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA. Received New Presenter
Award.
K. D. Graves – p. 9 of 20
27. Graves KD, Tuong W, Peshkin B, Denis-Cooper L, Montalvo B, Boisvert M, Schwartz M. (2009,
March). Interest in SNP Testing for Breast Cancer Risk in Low to Moderate Risk Women. Poster
presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Preventive Oncology, Tampa, FL.
28. Schmidt, J.E., Graves, K.D., & Andrykowski, M.A. (2009). The Role of Social and Dispositional
Variables Associated With Post-Traumatic Growth in Heterogeneous Sample of Trauma
Survivors. [Abstract] Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 37, 216.
29. Leventhal KG, Peshkin B, Kelly S, Nusbaum R, Kelleher S, Vegella P, Isaacs C, Willey S, Cocilovo C,
Evangelista R, Magnant C, Valdimarsdottir H, Schwartz M, & Graves KD. (2009, March). Predictors
of Cancer Risk Assessment Accuracy in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients. Poster presentation at
the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Preventive Oncology, Tampa, FL. Named as Best
Poster.
30. Sheppard, V.B., Harrison, T.B., Graves, K.D., Stephen, J.C., & Peshkin, B.N. (2009, February).
Providers Perceptions and Practices Regarding BRCA1/2 Counseling and Testing in Black Women.
Poster presentation at the 2009 AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities,
Carefree, AZ.
31. Vegella, P., Graves, K.D., Kelly, S., Zawistowski, G., Porter, A., Peshkin, B., DeMarco, T., &
Schwartz, M.D. (2008, November). Long-Term Outcomes of Affected Women who Received
Uninformative BRCA1/2 Results. Poster presentation at the American Association of Cancer Research
Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Conference, Washington, DC.
32. Graves, K.D., Perret-Gentil, M., Huerta, E., Sheppard, V., Luta, G., Schwartz, M.D., & Mandelblatt, J.
(2008, July). Breast Cancer Perceived Risk, Risk Comprehension, and Mammography Adherence
among Latinas Attending Community Clinics. Poster presentation at the Cancer Health Disparities
Summit 2008, Bethesda, MD.
33. Perret-Gentil, M., Graves, K.D., Kreiling, B., & Mandelblatt, J. (2008, June). Quality of Life in Latina
Breast Cancer Survivors: The Role of Culture. Poster presentation at the 4th Biennial Cancer
Survivorship Research Conference, Atlanta, GA.
34. Graves K.D., Sheppard V.B., Denis-Cooper L.C., Montalvo B.K., Boisvert M.E., & Schwartz M.D.
(2008, March). African American and Caucasian Women’s Knowledge and Attitudes toward BRCA1/2
Genetic Counseling and Testing. Oral presentation at the American Society of Preventive Oncology,
Bethesda, MD. Top 16 Abstract.
35. Vegella, P., DeMarco, T., Graves, K.D., Kelleher, S., Amendola, C., Kelly, S., Nusbaum, R., Peshkin,
B., McKinnon, E., Wood, M., Valdimarsdottir, H., & Schwartz, M. (2007, December). Differences in
psychosocial variables between unaffected relatives and probands pursuing BRCA1/2 genetic
counseling. Poster presentation at the American Association of Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer
Prevention Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
36. Morgan, N.P., Graves, K.D., Poggi, E.A, & Cheson, B.D. (2007, October). Implementing an expressive
writing study in a cancer clinic. Poster presentation at the Fourth International Conference on The
(Non)Expression of Emotions in Health and Disease, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
37. Gell, C. E., Graves, K. D., DeMarco, T. A., Peshkin, B. N., Valdimarsdottir, H. & Schwartz, M. D.
(2007, March). Predictors of BRCA1/2 Testing in Men and Women. Oral presentation at the Annual
Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC.
K. D. Graves – p. 10 of 20
38. Hecker, S. L., Graves, K. D., Kelleher, S., Peshkin, B., DeMarco, T., Hurley, K., Valdimarsdottir, H.,
& Schwartz, M. D. (2007, March). Reliability and Predictive Validity of Measures of Pros and Cons
toward Prophylactic Mastectomy and Prophylactic Oophorectomy. Oral presentation at the Annual
Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC.
39. Kelleher, S. A., Graves, K. D., Demarco, T. A., Hecker, S. L., Peshkin, B. N., Isaacs, C., Rispoli, J.,
Wahl, E., O’Neill, S., Valdimarsdottir, H., & Schwartz, M. D. (2007, March). Deciding about Decision
Aids: Predictors of Use of a CD-Rom Decision Aid. Oral presentation at the Annual Meeting of the
Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC.
40. Tercyak, K.P., Graves, K.D., Peshkin, B.N., Gell, C.E., Hecker, S.L., & Schwartz, M.D. (2007, March).
Long-term follow-up of women’s decisions to share BRCA1/2 test results with first-degree relatives.
Oral presentation at the annual meeting, American Society of Preventive Oncology, Houston, TX.
41. Graves, K.D., Gell, C.E., Hecker, S.L., Peshkin, B.N., Taylor, K.L., & Schwartz, M.D. (2007, March).
Long-term prophylactic surgery outcomes following BRCA1/2 genetic testing. Poster presentation at the
Annual Meeting of the American Society of Preventive Oncology, Houston, TX. Top 20 Abstract.
42. Graves, K. D., Peshkin, B. N., Halbert, C. H., DeMarco, T. A., Isaacs, C., & Schwartz, M. D. (2006,
November). Predictors and outcomes of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy among breast cancer
survivors. Poster presentation at the Fifth Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer
Prevention Research, American Association of Cancer Research, Boston, MA.
43. Moss, L. M., Graves, K. D., Jasper, C. L., Isaacs, C., DeMarco, T. A., Peshkin, B. N., & Schwartz, M.
D. (November, 2006). Predictors of enrollment into a familial cancer registry. Poster presentation at the
Fifth Annual International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, American
Association of Cancer Research, Boston, MA.
44. Graves, K. D., Valdimarsdottir, H. B., Schwartz, M.D., DeMarco, T., Brown, K., & Peshkin, B. N.
(2006, March). Beyond sticks and stones: Impact of social constraints on intrusive thoughts and distress
in women with positive BRCA1/2 results. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the Society of
Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA.
45. Harper, F.W.K, Graves, K. D., Schmidt, J. E., & Andrykowski, M. A. (2006, March). How different are
Internet users? A comparison of Internet use in a community-based sample of women. Poster
presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA.
46. Schmidt, J. E., Graves, K. D., & Andrykowski, M. A. (2005, June). Anticipating dropout in web-based
research designs. Poster presentation at the eHealth Conference, Bethesda, MD.
47. Graves, K. D., Owen, J. E., Stanton, A. L., & Andrykowski, M. A. (2005, April). Same task, different
results: Word use in expressive writing by healthy and medically ill individuals. Poster presentation at
the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Boston, MA.
48. Harper, F. W. K., Schmidt, J. E., Graves, K. D., & Andrykowski, M. A. (2005, April). Internet: Boon or
bane? A comparison of internet, mail, and phone methods of data collection. Paper presentation at the
Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Boston, MA.
49. Schmidt, J.E., Graves K.D., & Andrykowski, M.A. (2005, April). Emotional intelligence: A novel
construct in predicting post-traumatic growth. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society
of Behavioral Medicine, Boston, MA.
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50. Graves, K. D., Harper, F. W. K., Schmidt, J. E., & Andrykowski, M. A. (2005, January). Association
between emotional regulation and psychological adjustment in colorectal cancer patients: Wellregulated equals well-being? Poster presentation at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society
Second Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
51. Harper, F. W. K., Graves, K. D., Schmidt, J. E., & Andrykowski, M. A. (2005, January). Colorectal
cancer patients’ perceptions about treatment: Are they related to positive health behaviors and
adjustment? Poster presentation at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society Second Annual
Conference, Phoenix, AZ.
52. Graves, K. D., Harper, F. W. K., Schmidt, J., Beacham, A., Salsman, J., Averill, A., Boerner, L., &
Andrykowski, M. (2004, June). The wonder of words: Relationship between linguistic characteristics
and behavior change after cancer diagnosis and treatment. Poster presentation at the biennial Cancer
Survivorship Research Conference, Washington, D.C.
53. Graves, K. D., Harper, F. W. K., Schmidt, J. E., & Andrykowski, M. (2004, March). Move over social
support: Influence of social constraints on quality of life in women screened for ovarian cancer. Oral
presentation at the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
54. Kelly, K., Harper, F., Graves, K., Schmidt, J., & Andrykowski, M. (2004, March). Perceived risk of
colon cancer: Impact of numeracy and questionnaire administration method. Poster presentation at the
Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
55. Schmidt, J. E., Graves K.D., Beacham A., Salsman J., Averill A., Boerner L., & Andrykowski, M.
(2004, March). Linguistic analysis and cancer-related distress: Characteristic differences in written
disclosure. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Baltimore,
MD.
56. Graves, K. D., Harper, F. W. K., Schmidt, J. E., Beacham, A., Salsman, J., Averill, A., Boerner, L., &
Andrykowski, M. A. (2004, January). Linguistic analysis of cancer patients’ expressive writing:
Association with psychosocial variables and differences among disease stages. Poster presentation at the
Annual Meeting of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society, Orlando, FL.
57. Harper, F. W. K., Graves, K. D., Schmidt, J. E., Beacham, A. O., Salsman, J., Averill, A., Boerner, L.,
& Andrykowski, M. A. (2004, January). The role of social support and positive mood in cancer-related
distress in breast and lung cancer patients. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American
Psychosocial Oncology Society, Orlando, FL.
58. Schmidt, J. E., Graves, K. D., & Andrykowski, M. A. (2003, March). Social-cognitive processing
theory and psychological response to September 11th, 2001: An internet-based study. Poster
presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT.
59. Graves, K. D., Anderson, E. S., & Winett, R. A. (2002, April). Pilot evaluation of a quality of life
intervention for breast cancer patients: Application of social cognitive theory. Poster presentation at the
Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, D.C.
60. Graves, K. D., Anderson, E. S., & Winett, R. A. (2002, April). Pilot evaluation of a quality of life
intervention for breast cancer patients: Application of social cognitive theory. Poster presentation at the
Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, D.C.
K. D. Graves – p. 12 of 20
61. Graves, K. D., Herberg, K., Charland, L., Anderson, E. S., & Winett, R. A. (2001, March). Social-
cognitive correlates of quality of life and coping behavior in breast cancer survivors. Poster presentation
at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Seattle, WA.
62. Graves, K. D., Higgins, J., & Minarik, B. (1999, November). The relationship between social cognitive
variables and quality of life improvement in cancer patients: A meta-analysis. Poster presentation at the
Annual Meeting of the Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy, Toronto, Canada.
63. Graves, K. D., Anderson, E., Heckman, T., Sikkema, K., Winett, R., Solomon, L., Roffman, R., &
Kelly, J. (1999, March). Assessing relationships between at-risk teens’ sexual behavior and self-efficacy.
Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA.
64. Graves, K. D. & Martz, D. M. (1998, March). “Lose Those Blues:” A cognitive-behavioral approach to
treating depression in a cardiac rehabilitation program. Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of
the Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA.
Invited Presentations
1.
“Addressing Disparities: The Nueva Vida Intervention” Invited Speaker, Addressing Disparities
Committee, Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute, October 24, 2016.
2.
“Engaging Caregivers and Communities in Research to Improve Outcomes.” Invited Speaker, National
Academy of Medicine, Care, Culture and Decision Making Innovation Collaborative Meeting, May 18,
2016.
3.
“Nueva Vida Intervention” Invited Webinar Presenter with Ms. Claudia Campos, GW Survivorship
Initiative, June 20, 2016
4.
“Importance of CER/CBPR in Addressing Health Disparities: Nueva Vida Intervention.” Invited Keynote
Speaker, Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science Symposium,
April 29, 2016.
5.
“Generating Knowledge to Advance Equity in Health Quality and Outcomes: An Overview of the
Addressing Disparities Program” PCORI Annual Meeting Invited Speaker, Washington, DC, October
2015.
6.
“The Value of PCOR in the Real World.” PCORI Annual Meeting Invited Speaker, Washington, DC,
October 2015.
7.
“Research Democracy: ConductingPatient-Centered Research to Improve Latinos’ Quality of Life.”
Invited Seminar Speaker, Department of Social and Behavioral Health, Virginia Commonwealth
University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA, October 2015.
8.
“Latino Cancer Survivorship: Moving from Evidence to Intervention” Invited Webinar Presentation,
Redes En Accion. July 2015.
9.
“Voices of Experience Panel.” Invited Panelist, Getting to Know PCORI, From Application To Closeout
Workshop. Atlanta, GA, June 2015
10. “Involving Community Organizations in Research.” Invited Keynote Speaker, Latino Cancer Summit
San Diego, CA, August 2014
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7. “Engaging in Patient-Engaged Research: The Nueva Vida Intervention Example.” Invited Speaker,
AcademyHealth Research Meeting. San Francisco, CA, July 2014
8. “Men Matter Too.” Invited Speaker, FORCE Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA, July 2014
9. “Quality of Life Intervention with Latina Survivors and their Caregivers: A PCORI example.” Invited
Grand Rounds Speaker, Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science.
Washington, DC June 2014
10. “Cancer Control Research: Research, Teaching and Working in an Academic Medical Center.” Invited
Lecturer, National Student Leadership Council Washington, DC June 2014
11. “Patient-Centered Research in At-Risk Populations: Cancer Prevention through Cancer Survivorship”
Invited Speaker, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, April 2014
12. “Assessing Patient-Reported Outcomes: Treatment Decisions to Survivorship” Invited Speaker,
Pharmacy Department Seminar, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, December 2013
13. “Community-Based Research to Promote Colorectal Cancer Screening” Invited Panelist, Colon Cancer
Alliance National Conference, Miami, FL, October 2013
14. “Nueva Vida Intervention: Improving Quality of Life in Latina Breast Cancer Survivors and their
Caregivers” Invited Presenter, Board of Governor’s Meeting, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Institute. Washington, DC September 2013
15. “Cancer Control Research: Prevention to Survivorship.” Invited Lecturer, National Student Leadership
Council, Washington, DC June 2013
16. “Across the Cancer Control Continuum: Translational Genomics to Survivorship.” Outstanding Graduate
Alumni Invited Lecture. Psychology Department, Virginia Tech. Blacksburg, VA, September 2012
17. “Factors Related to Quality of Life in Diverse Cancer Survivors.” Invited Panelist for the Susan Love
Research Foundation (Santa Monica, CA). Held at Notre Dame of Maryland University, Baltimore MD,
May 2011
18. “Quality of Life Outcomes in Latina Breast Cancer Survivors.” Invited Webinar through the Susan Love
Research Foundation, Webinar (host site: Santa Monica, CA), May 2011
19. “Quality of Life in Latina Breast Cancer Survivors: Recruitment through the Army of Women.” Invited
Panel Presentation at the Fourth AACR Annual Conference on The Science of Health Disparities in
Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, Miami, FL. October 2010
20. “Genetic Risk Communication Interventions in Clinical Cancer Contexts.” Invited Presentation to in the
Public Health Genomics Course at the National Human Genome Institute, NIH. Bethesda, MD, June
2010
21. Interest in Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer. American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant
Project Presentations, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Washington, D.C., September 2008
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Invited Media Presentations / Interviews
Understanding Genetic Testing for Colon Cancer, Interview with Dr. Kristi Graves, September 24, 2010 for the
NIH and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Stories.
Follow-Up Interview, requested by the NIH Office of the Director with investigators funded by ARRA.
March 2013
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), “Nueva Vida Intervention,”
September 2013 (posted on PCORI blog)
Oncology Times, “New Project Aims to Improve Quality of Life for Latina Breast Cancer Survivors.”
September 2013
CNN.com Health Reporter, Elizabeth Landau, “‘Sister survivors’: Latinas band together in breast cancer battle”
October 2013
Associated Press Reporter, Interview about Patient-Centered Research and PCORI funding
September 2015
EXTERNAL FUNDING
Capturing the Impact of Craniofacial Damage after Radioiodine Therapy
Funding Agency: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, R01DE025822-01, 2016-2021
Principal Investigators: Jacqueline Jonklaas, MD, PhD & Kristi D. Graves
Nueva Vida Intervention: Latina Breast Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
Funding Agency: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, AD-12-11-5365, 2013-2016
Principal Investigator: Kristi D. Graves
Genetic Testing For Men from Hereditary Cancer Families
Funding Agency: National Cancer Institute, R21 CA185808, 12/01/14 – 11/30/16
Principal Investigator: Marc Schwartz, Ph.D.
Role: Co-investigator
Internet Decision Support for BRCA Mutation Carriers
Funding Agency: National Cancer Institute, R01 CA135179, 7/1/09 – 6/30/15 (NCE)
Principal Investigator: Marc Schwartz, Ph.D.
Role: Co-Investigator
The Role of Behavioral Science in Personalized Genetic Medicine
Funding Agency: National Cancer Institute, K07CA131172-01, 2008-2014 (NCE)
Principal Investigator: Kristi D. Graves
Primary Mentor: Marc Schwartz, Ph.D.
ARRA Supplement: The Role of Behavioral Science in Personalized Genetic Medicine
Funding Agency: National Cancer Institute, K07CA131172-02S, 2009-2011
Principal Investigator: Kristi D. Graves
DC Screen for Life: Colorectal Cancer Screening for Under- and Uninsured DC Residents
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Funding Agency: District of Columbia Department of Health and DC Cancer Consortium, 2009 CRC RFP
Principal Investigator: Duane Smoot
Role: Co-Investigator
Internet Intervention for BRCA1/BRCA2 Uninformatives
Funding Agency: NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute, R01 HG005055, 2008-2011
Principal Investigator: Marc Schwartz
Role: Co-Investigator
Quality of Life in Latina Cancer Survivors: The Role of Culture
Funding Agency: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, POP129206, 2006-2009
Principal Investigator: Kristi D. Graves
Expressive Writing with Cancer Patients
Funding agency: National Cancer Institute, F32CA97760, 2003-2005
Principal Investigator: Kristi D. Graves
Sponsor: Michael Andrykowski, Ph.D.
INTERNAL FUNDING
Understanding Stigma Among Diverse Breast and Cervical Cancer Survivors
Funding Agency: CCSG-DFA 2016-2017 Survivorship, 2016-2017
Principal Investigator: Kristi D. Graves
Uptake of Preventive Measures among Latina BRCA1/2 Carriers
Funding Agency: American Cancer Society, ACS#1RG, 2016
Principal Investigator: Filipa Lynce, MD
Role: Mentor
Assessment of Quality of Life Among Latina Survivors
Funding Agency: Cancer Center Support Grant to Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2013-2014
Principal Investigator: Kristi D. Graves
Evolving into a Community-Based Organization that Conducts Collaborative Research: Evidence and
Experiences Funding Agency: Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science
(GHUCCTS). 2012-2013
Co-Principal Investigators: Kristi D. Graves, Vanessa Sheppard, Larisa Caicedo
Synergy Grant: Personalized Medicine through Pharmacogenetics in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancers.
Funding Agency: CCSG, 2011-2012
Co-Principal Investigators: John Deeken, Kristi D. Graves, Arnold Potosky
Patient preference and treatment decision-making for advanced colorectal cancer: A pilot study (Fu)
Funding Agency: Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers, 2013-14
Role: Co-Investigator
Understanding Barriers and Motivators to African American Women’s Participation in Genetic Counseling and
Testing Funding Agency: Jess and Mildred Fisher Center for Familial
Cancer Research, 2008-2009 , #2007-01
Principal Investigator: Vanessa B. Sheppard
Role: Co-Investigator
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Investigating Disparities in BRCA 1/2 Genetic Counseling and Testing
Funding Agency: American Cancer Society, ACS#IRG 97-152-04, 2006-2007
Principal Investigator: Kristi D. Graves
Patients Undergoing Lung Biopsy: Prospective Evaluation on Behavior Changes and Quality of Life
Funding agency: Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky, 2004-2005
Principal Investigator: Kristi D. Graves
Cancer-Related Thoughts and Quality of Life after Cancer
Funding agency: Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky, 2004-2005
Co-Investigators: Felicity W. K. Harper & Kristi D. Graves
The Role of Spouses in Colorectal Cancer Patients’ Treatment Adherence
Funding: Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky, 2003-2004
Co-Investigators: Kristi D. Graves & Felicity W. K. Harper
Comparison of Three Methods of Collecting Health Information
Funding agency: Department of Behavioral Science, University of Kentucky, 2003-2004
Co-Investigators: Felicity W. K. Harper & Kristi D. Graves
Validation of Social Cognitive Measures in a Population of Cancer Patients
Funding: Psychology Internship Program, Medical University of South Carolina, 2001-2002
Principal Investigator: Kristi D. Graves
Quality of Life Intervention with Breast Cancer Patients: Application of Social Cognitive Theory
Funding: Graduate School, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2000-2001
Principal Investigator: Kristi D. Graves
Lose Those Blues: A Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Depression in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Population
Funding: Graduate School, Appalachian State University, 1996-1997
Principal Investigator: Kristi D. Graves
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
2015
2014- present
2013
2012-present
2011
2010 - present
2011-2013
2007-2011
Lecturer, Tumor Biology Program, TBIO 568-01, Minority Population and Health
Disparities; Genetic and Genomic Testing and Health Disparities
Course Director, TBIO 532, Tumor Biology Program, Cancer Prevention and Control.
Lecturer, Introduction to Epidemiology, Prevention, and Cancer Control,
TBIO 520 Required Graduate Course, Tumor Biology Program, Georgetown
University, “Genetic Testing.” Master’s and PhD students (14 students)
Guest Preceptor & Preceptor, Patients, Physicians & Communication, Required
Course, M1 Doctoring Curriculum, Georgetown University Medical Center
Guest Lecturer, Cancer Genetics, TBIO 525, Elective Graduate Course, Tumor
Biology Program, Master’s and PhD students“Translational Genomics.”
Preceptor, Mind-Body Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, Elective
Course from School of Medicine Doctoring Curriculum
Guest Lecturer, Principles and Practice of Behavioral Science in Cancer Control TBIO
Graduate Course 532, UDC / Georgetown University, “Colorectal Cancer Screening.”
Preceptor, Patients, Physicians & Behavior, Georgetown University Medical Center
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2006; 2009
Guest Lecturer, Principles and Practice of Behavioral Science in Cancer Control
Graduate Course, UDC / Georgetown University, “Theories of Health Behavior.”
2006
Guest Lecturer, Principles and Practice of Behavioral Science in Cancer Control
Graduate Course, UDC / Georgetown University, “Cancer Health Disparities.”
Guest Lecturer, Psycho-Oncology Graduate Course, University of Kentucky,
“Psychosocial Interventions for Cancer Patients.”
Guest Lecturer, Occupational Therapy Graduate Course, Eastern Kentucky University,
“Chronic Illness and Mental Health.”
Instructor, Abnormal Psychology, Department of Psychology, Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University, 3 courses, Total 90 undergraduates. .
Instructor, Introductory Psychology, Department of Psychology, Appalachian State
University, 2 courses, Total 60 undergraduates.
2003
2003
1999-2000
1996-1997
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND COMMITTEES
2015 – present
2015-Present
2015
2014
2014-2016
2012-Present
2012-Present
2013-2015
2013
2011-Present
2011-2012
2011-2012
2011; 2012
2010-2013
2010-2013
2010-2012
2010-2013
2009-2011
Permanent Member, Panel J, NCI Review Study Section
Appointed Executive Board Member, Council Chair: Special Interest Groups, Society of
Behavioral Medicine
Grant Proposal Reviewer (Ad-hoc), Health Research Board, Ireland
Grant Proposal Reviewer (Ad-hoc), Special Emphasis Panel (R03/R21), National Cancer
Institute, NIH
Elected Chair, Cancer Special Interest Group, Society of Behavioral Medicine
Member, Awards Committee, Cancer Special Interest Group, Society of Behavioral
Medicine
Consulting Editor, Editorial Board, Health Psychology (American Psychological Assoc.
Journal)
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Panel J (Career Development), National Cancer Institute, NIH
Reviewer, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation/Canadian Institutes of Health Research:
Young Women with Breast Cancer Program Projects
Basic Science Vice President, Georgetown Women in Medicine, Georgetown University
Planning Committee Member, Pre-Conference Leadership Session, Session Organizer,
Featured Symposium on Genetics and Genomics; Society of Behavioral Medicine;
Program Committee Member, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting
Reviewer, National Cancer Institute’s Provocative Questions
Chair/Co-Chair, Program Committee, Faculty Development Committee, Office of
Faculty and Academic Affairs, Georgetown University Medical Center
Cancer SIG Liaison, Education, Training and Career Development Committee,
Consultation Program, Society of Behavioral Medicine
Member, Behavioral Science Reviewer, Cancer Research Committee, Lombardi
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center
Member, ASPO Strategic Planning Committee, American Soc. of Preventive Oncology
Corresponding Secretary, Georgetown Women in Medicine, Georgetown University
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2010-2011
2010-2011
2010
2008-2010
Co-Chair, Local Arrangements Committee, Society of Behavioral Medicine
Committee Member, Community Awards Committee, Society of Behavioral Medicine
Reviewer, Behavioral Small Grants Program (R03), National Cancer Institute, NIH
Program Chair, Mentoring Event, Cancer Special Interest Group Mentoring
Subcommittee, Society of Behavioral Medicine
2008-present
Abstract Reviewer, Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting
2003-Present
Mentoring Subcommittee and Steering Committee Member, Cancer Special Interest
Group, Society of Behavioral Medicine
2008-2014
Member, Cancer Control and Prevention Research: Psychosocial and Behavioral
Research Committee (CPPB), American Cancer Society
2007-2011
Board Member-at-Large, Georgetown Women in Medicine, Georgetown University
2007-Present
Committee Member, Faculty Development Committee, Georgetown University
2008
Scientific Reviewer, Genomics Special Emphasis Panel, Centers for Disease Control
2008
Ad Hoc Scientific Reviewer, Health Services and Organization Delivery Study Section,
National Institutes of Health
2006-2008
Chair and Liaison, Committee on Career Development Seminar Series, American
Society of Preventive Oncology
2006; 2008; 2011 Scientific Grant Reviewer, Panel K, Supportive Care, Palliative Care & Psychosocial
Issues, National Cancer Institute of Canada
2003-2007
Scientific Grant Reviewer, Susan G. Komen For the Cure
2002-2005
Member, Supportive Oncology Services, Markey Cancer Center, Univ. of Kentucky
2004
Abstract Reviewer, American Psychosocial Oncology Society
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
2002-2005
Postdoctoral Fellow, Symptom Management and Palliative Care Clinic, Markey Cancer
Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Provided psychotherapy to cancer patients and their families. Completed hours toward
and received license as a Clinical Psychologist. Supervisor: Steven D. Passik, Ph.D.
2001-2002
Clinical Psychology Intern, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of
South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Provided clinical evaluation and services for oncology, cardiac, weight management and
counseling center patients. Supervisors: Cindy L. Carter, Ph.D., Peter M. Miller, Ph.D.,
Patrick O’Neil, Ph.D., Alice Q. Libet, Ph.D.
1997-2001
Graduate Clinician, Psychological Services Center, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University, Blacksburg, VA
Conducted individual psychotherapy and assessments with children, adults, and families.
Supervisors: Angela Scarpa, Ph.D. (8/00 – 5/01); Robert Stephens, Ph.D. & Lee Cooper,
Ph.D. (8/98 – 5/99); George Clum, Ph.D. (8/97 – 5/98)
1998-1999
Extern, Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Carilion Health System, Radford, VA
Assisted in leading psychoeducational pain management training for chronic pain
patients. Conducted biofeedback with pain patients. Supervisor: Roy Crouse, Ph.D.
1997
Intern, Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, NC
Presented psychosocial information to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients and
work conditioning/work hardening clients. Supervisor: John L. Spain, Jr., Ph.D.
AD HOC REVIEWER/EDITOR FOR PROFESSIONAL JOURNALS
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Annals of Behavioral Medicine
Behavior Modification (Co-Editor, Special Issue)
Breast Cancer Research and Treatment
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention
Eating Behaviors
Future Medicine
Health Psychology (Editorial Board Member since 2012)
Journal of Behavioral Medicine
Journal of Cancer Epidemiology
Journal of Cancer Survivorship
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
Journal of Gender, Culture & Health
Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Journal of Supportive Care in Cancer
Journal of Women
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Psychological Assessment
Psycho-Oncology
Public Health Genomics
Supportive Care in Cancer
Value in Health
Women’s Health
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of Preventive Oncology
The Society of Behavioral Medicine
American Psychosocial Oncology Society
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