JoAnn S. Oliver, PhD, RN, CNE, FAAN
Dr. Oliver's research focus on cancer health disparities, specifically addressing cancer inequities among medically underserved and rural populations. Her work has historically focused on cancer education, early detection, access to screening, treatment, and decision-making. Dr. Oliver has received national funding for her research including from the Department of Defense, and the National Institute of Health. Dr. Oliver's work has been nationally recognized. In 2021, she was inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, one of the highest honors in Nursing. She has co-edited a journal, authored over 40 publications, and presented her work at local, state, national, and international conferences. Dr. Oliver is actively involved in Community Based Participatory Research and works with a collaborative multidisciplinary team of researchers. She is a core faculty member for the Alabama Research on Aging at UA. She actively serves on the Alabama Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition. In 2020, Dr. Oliver was appointed by Governor Kay Ivey to serve on the Alabama United Health Committee, which focused on addressing health issues, particularly those affecting rural and underserved communities. Dr. Oliver serves on the leadership team of the African Caribbean Cancer Consortium (AC3). She also serves as a site Principal Investigator (PI) on Multiple International AC3 Research Projects that include the Caribbean, Africa, and the United States. She is the co-chair of the AC3 colorectal cancer working group.
Dr. Oliver is passionate about sharing her knowledge and mentors many early career scientist and students locally, nationally, and internationally. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and serves as the Faculty Advisor for the campus chapter, Theta Sigma. Dr. Oliver is a tenured Full Professor at the Capstone College of Nursing. She continuously exemplifies the Teaching, Research, and Service mission of The University of Alabama. |