Lisa Mansfield, PhD, RN

Assistant Professor

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Nursing
Campus Box #7460
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599

Dr. Mansfield is an Assistant Professor in the UNC School of Nursing and associate member of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her research focuses on increasing equitable access to cancer screening and uptake of preventive services through vaccination in marginalized and underserved communities. Her work is largely centered on using community-engaged approaches to address social determinants of health contributing to HPV-associated cancer disparities. Dr. Mansfield has conducted several studies examining parental decision-making factors and the impact of social determinants of health on HPV vaccine uptake among adolescents. She also has research interest in co-creating interventions with trusted community partners to increase access to cervical cancer screening in rural communities using the HPV self-collection method.

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My primary area of research focuses on improving cancer control and prevention in marginalized communities by addressing social determinants of health impacting HPV-associated cancer and vaccine disparities and inequities. My secondary area of research focuses on improving access to preventive health services in underserved communities.   

Specialization/Research Areas: Available for presentations: I am happy to talk about any of the topics listed above, and can develop more specialized programs within any of these categories: 

  • Vaccines and Immunization (including COVID-19 vaccines) 
  • Sexual health (STIs, cervical cancer screening) 
  • Social determinants of health 
  • Health disparities and health equity