Susan K. Peterson PhD

Susan K. Peterson, PhD, MPH, Professor of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Peterson’s research focuses on psychosocial and behavioral outcomes of genetic testing for hereditary cancer syndromes in cancer survivors and their families. Her work centers on cancer survivors’ and families’ decision-making about genetic testing and receiving genetic test results, and the subsequent psychological and behavioral impact of those decisions, including the impact on quality of life and related factors. A cross-cutting theme of Dr. Peterson’s research is the development and evaluation of digital health interventions for populations at risk for hereditary cancer and cancer survivors.