Thanh Bui MD, DrPH

Thanh Cong Bui, MD, DrPH, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, and a member of the Stephenson Cancer Center. Dr. Bui has an interdisciplinary background in medicine, global health, health promotion research, and cancer prevention research. Dr. Bui's main research interest focuses on behavioral interventions for cancer prevention and control in high-risk populations, including immunizations against oncogenic viruses and tobacco cessation.

Bui's current NCI-funded research projects use mobile health (mHealth) technology to help vulnerable patient populations quit smoking cigarettes in the United States, Cambodia, and in Lao People's Democratic Republic. Two other studies examine the relationships between tobacco use, marijuana use, oncogenic (co)infections, and several health outcomes among Americans. Other research interests of Dr. Bui include sexual health promotion to prevent cancers (e.g., HPV vaccination) and the application of innovation generation tools to promote cancer prevention behaviors.

Bui has extensive experience in working with vulnerable high-risk populations, such as people living with HIV/AIDS, sex workers, and people with low socioeconomic status. He also has strong partnerships with senior investigators and health practitioners in developing countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam, Lao PDR, and Cambodia.