The goal of the Behavior Change Research (BCR) group is to help reduce gaps in cancer health for populations in New Mexico. The importance and need for cancer education and interventions will be decided by communities. Resulting research will be developed together with BCR staff. The outcome of this research will provide information on ways to decrease new cases of cancer, improve early detection, enhance treatment decision making and increase quality of life for cancer survivors.

During this process we will conduct research to:

• Address community cancer needs.
• Increase community involvement.
• Find resources at the local, state and national levels.
• Increase access to cancer information.
• Enhance informed decision making.

Staff-Contact Information

• Deborah Helitzer, Director (505) 272-1601
• Jane Cotner, Outreach and Education Researcher (505) 272-5191
• María Otero, CIS Partnership Program Coordinator (505) 272-6750
• Julie Lucero, Research Scientist (505) 272-9951
• Teddy Warner, Director, Measurement Core (505) 272-5574
• Darlynn Mabon, Grants Administrator (505) 272 -1533
• Health Evaluation and Research Office (505) 272-1601

BCR Partnerships

• Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board
• Center for Native American Health
• New Mexico Cancer Care Alliance
• New Mexico Department of Health, Cancer Programs
• RIOS Net (Primary Care Provider-based Research Network)
• Southwest Hispano Research Institute
• UNM Department of Communication and Journalism
• UNM Department of Health Education