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Tracey E. Barnett, Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Quantitative and Qualitative Health Sciences

Associate Professor

With over 20 years of experience in public health, Dr. Barnett has made significant contributions to the field. Dr Barnett is a social epidemiologist with a PhD in Sociology, concentrations in medical and applied sociology, as well as a Master of Arts in Sociology. Before joining UT School of Public Health San Antonio, Dr. Barnett held positions as an assistant professor in the Department of Behavioral Science and Community Health and associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Florida. Dr. Barnett's most recent academic appointments are to the University of North Texas Health Science Center’s School of Public Health, where she served as both associate dean for academic affairs and associate professor and chair of the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology.

Dr. Barnett’s research portfolio focuses primarily on tobacco use among youth and adult populations. She works in the area of prevention for youth, staying current on the latest trends that are introducing them to tobacco and nicotine. For adults, she works in cessation, particularly within healthcare settings. Dr. Barnett broadly researches health risks and resilience across the life course, utilizing both content knowledge as well as methodological and analytical skills to address health topics. She is currently co-investigator on a project to improve educational guidelines in substance use disorders and developmental disabilities.

Dr Barnett’s teaching experience includes courses in adolescent health, aging and chronic diseases, learning and applying social and behavioral theories, and methodological courses. She has taught in MPH and PhD programs.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • Postdoctoral Fellowship Health Services Research Fellow - Rehabilitation Outcomes Research Center, North Florida / South Georgia Veterans Health System, Gainesville, Florida
    • PhD - Medical and Applied Sociology - Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
    • M.A. - Sociology - Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
    • B.S. - Psychology - Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

    Appointments

    • 2023 - Chair, Department of Quantitative and Qualitative Health Sciences - UT School of Public Health San Antonio
    • 2023 - Associate Professor - UT School of Public Health San Antonio
    • 2020 - 2023 - Chair - Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center
    • 2017 - 2023 - Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center
    • 2017 - 2023 - Associate Professor (with tenure) - School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center
    • 2015 - 2017 - Director Social & Behavioral Sciences concentration - PhD in Public Health Program, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida
    • 2015 - 2017 - Associate Professor (with tenure) - Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health and Health Professions & College of Medicine, University of Florida
    • 2007 - 2015 - Assistant Professor (tenure earning) - Behavioral Science and Community Health, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida
    • 2010 - 2012 - MPH Coordinator for Social and Behavioral Sciences Concentration - College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida

  • Research & Grants

    Grants

    Active Projects 

    • 2023 - 2027 Project: Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, “Improving Education and Practice Guidelines for Substance Use Disorder and Developmental Disabilities.” Principal Investigator: Kim Fulda. Role: Co-Investigator. 
    • 2021 - 2023 Project: National Institutes of Health. (Grant Number: 1OT2OD032581-01) “AIM-AHEAD - Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning for Advancing Health Equity and Researcher Diversity.” Lead Principal Investigator: Jamboor K. Vishwanatha; Multiple PI project. Role: Co-Investigator; Administrative/ Leadership Core. 

    Completed Projects

    • 2020 - 2021 Project: Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, “Substance Use Disorder and Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Texas.” Principal Investigator: Kim Fulda. Role: Co-Investigator.
    • 2017 - 2019 Project: National Institutes of Health: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (U54). Co-Investigator (Research Project #3). Texas Center for Minority Health, Education, Research, and Outreach. Principal Investigator and Program Director: Vishwanatha.
    • 2017 Project: CMS, Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment Program (1115 Waiver). “Health Navigation Incentives for Dual Diagnosis Patients.” Principal Investigator: Scott Walters. Role: Co- Investigator. DSRIP, 138980111.2.6.
    • 2012 – 2015 Project: National Institutes of Health: National Cancer Institute ($100,000). Principal Investigator: Tracey Barnett. Developing a Better Assessment of Hookah Use among Young Adults. (1R03CA165766-01A1).
    • 2013 - 2014 Project: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products and National Cancer Institute (NCI) Office of Communication and Education funded through Ogilvy PR Washington, DC. ($310,662) Role: Co-Principal Investigator. Playing for Life: Reducing the Negative Impact of Tobacco on Youth and Young Adults through Video Games, Gaming, and Gamification. 
    • 2015 - 2016 Project: Area Health Education Centers. Tobacco Prevention Training for MPH students ($7,500). Principal Investigator: Tracey Barnett. Florida Area Health Education Centers Network.
    • 2014 -2015 Project: Area Health Education Centers. Tobacco Prevention Training for MPH students ($10,000). Principal Investigator: Tracey Barnett. Florida Area Health Education Centers Network.
    • 2013 - 2014 Project: Area Health Education Centers. Health Communication and Tobacco Prevention Training ($8,572). Principal Investigator: Tracey Barnett. Florida Area Health Education Centers Network.
    • 2012 Project: University of Florida Faculty Enhancement Award ($25,652). Principal Investigator: Tracey Barnett. Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research Summer Institute, University of Michigan. 
    • 2010 - 2013 Project: Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program, State of Florida ($1,185,984). Role: Co-Investigator. Health Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Treatment Decision Making.
    • 2012 -2013 Project: Area Health Education Centers ($10,000) Principal Investigator: Tracey Barnett. Tobacco Training Program for students. Florida Area Health Education Centers Network.
    • 2009 - 2012 Project: National Institute of Health: National Cancer Institute ($275,000). Principal Investigator: Jamie Pomeranz. Role: Co-Investigator. Improving Effectiveness of Smoking Cessation Interventions and Programs in Low Income Adult Populations.
    • 2011 - 2012 Project: Area Health Education Centers ($10,000) Principal Investigator: Tracey Barnett. Tobacco Training Program for students. Florida Area Health Education Centers Network.

     

  • Service

    Service to the Profession

    Memberships

    • American Public Health Association
    • Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco
    • American Academy of Health Behavior

    Service to professional associations

    • Peer review for 2014 International Meeting for the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco

    Editorial Service

    • Board Member: Youth & Society (2010 – present)
    • Past Board Member: Health Education and Behavior (2008-2010)

    Reviewer Service

    • Review for Surgeon General Report, The Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Electronic Cigarettes and Youth

  • Publications