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Kirsten Y. Eom, PhD, MPH

Assistant Professor

Kirsten Y. Eom, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Health Services Administration at the Kate Marmion School of Public Health, UT Health San Antonio. As a health services and systems researcher, she focuses on advancing whole-person cancer care—examining how non-medical drivers of health, digital technology, and caregiver support influence care quality and outcomes across the continuum.

Her research bridges implementation science and policy evaluation, applying data-driven methods—including econometric modeling, quasi-experimental designs, and longitudinal data linkages—to evaluate health service models, economic burden, and care delivery innovations. Leveraging multi-level datasets such as administrative claims, electronic health records, cancer registries, and dyadic surveys, her work goes beyond generating evidence to actively implement system-level changes that ensure data-informed solutions directly reach and benefit target populations.

Dr. Eom previously served as a Program Director at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and completed postdoctoral training at Case Western Reserve University and the NCI. She holds a PhD in Health Services Research and Policy from the University of Pittsburgh and an MPH from Brown University. Beyond her research, Dr. Eom is deeply committed to mentoring students and fostering the next generation of health services researchers and public health leaders.