College of Medicine
Staras Lab
Led by Stephanie Staras · Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics
What we study
The Staras Lab studies how to improve HPV vaccine uptake and cancer prevention, using implementation science methods. They focus on equity, clinical trials, and community-based approaches.
What working here is like
- Clinical
- Projects
- 2
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
ReMARk: A multi-level strategy to address disparities in rural HPV-related cancer prevention
A project using implementation science to improve HPV vaccine access and uptake in rural areas.
Enhancing Connection and Communication with Community-Based Oncology Practices to Improve Cancer Clinical Trial Recruitment: The…
A study improving cancer clinical trial recruitment by enhancing communication with community-based oncology practices.
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Recent papers, explained
- Developing and Validating a Machine Learning Algorithm to Predict the Risk of Incident Opioid Use Disorder Among OneFlorida+ Patients: Prognostic Modeling Study
2026 · Journal of Medical Internet Research
Develops a machine learning model to predict opioid use disorder risk using electronic health records.
- Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Communication Skills for Pediatric Primary Care Clinicians: Evaluation of a Randomized Clinical Trial of the C-LEAR Training on Clinicians’ Behavior
2026 · The Journal of Pediatrics Clinical Practice
Tests a training method to improve HPV vaccine recommendations by pediatricians.
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- Implementation of a clinical trial communication skills training workshop for oncology fellows: A mixed methods evaluation
2026 · PEC Innovation
Evaluates a training workshop for oncologists on trial communication.
- Seasonal Patterns and Implications of Cancer Diagnosis Across Calendar Months
2026 · JAMA Network Open
Looks at seasonal patterns in cancer diagnoses across the year.
- Referral processes for cancer clinical trials: a qualitative study of community and academic oncology clinicians
2026 · BMC Cancer
Studies referral processes for cancer trials in community and academic settings.
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How to reach out
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