Dr. Doubeni is a professor of family medicine, the Klotz Chair in Cancer Research, and the Chief Health Equity Officer at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He is also the Associate Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Director of the Center for Health Equity. A clinical epidemiologist, his research focuses on disease prevention and screening, using colorectal cancer (CRC) as a model.
He has led major studies (h-index >70) on colorectal cancer screening effectiveness, disparities in screening quality, inadequate follow-up care, and systemic barriers to impartial care. His work has shaped guidelines and expanded national CRC screening coverage for 190 million eligible individuals. He also authors colorectal cancer screening topics in UpToDate.
Dr. Doubeni serves on key U.S. panels, including the National Cancer Institute Board of Scientific Advisors, the President’s Cancer Panel subcommittee, and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF, 2017-2021). In 2011, he received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
