Lakeshia Cousin, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
Assistant Professor; Assistant Director Of Community Outreach & Engagement, UF Health Cancer Center
About Lakeshia Cousin
Research/Scholarship
Dr. Cousin’s research centers on cancer prevention and control, specifically focusing on improving cancer screenings and preventive cardio-oncology among high-risk underserved populations in the community. Her significant scientific contributions include developing culturally relevant interventions that align with the science of behavioral change model, focusing on understanding and influencing health behaviors through a comprehensive lens that incorporates biological, psychological, and social factors. She investigates how resilience factors—such as gratitude, spirituality, and self-efficacy—can enhance both spiritual and physical well-being, which includes improving physical activity, reducing stress, and bolstering immune health to mitigate cardiometabolic risk among breast cancer survivors.
Teaching
Dr. Cousin’s teaching and mentoring philosophy revolves around instilling a passion for excellence and critical thinking in students. She strives to create inclusive learning environments that promote student success and inspire positive change in healthcare practices. Her commitment extends to fostering a culture of care across various settings, including the bedside, clinics, and community environments.
Service
Dr. Cousin is the Assistant Director of Community Outreach and Engagement and Medical Director of the Mobile Cancer Screening Connector at the UF Health Cancer Center. She is also a member of the UF Health Cancer Center Scientific Review and Monitoring Committee (CCPS) and the Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program. Dr. Cousin also partners with the UF Health Cancer Center Community-Partnered Cancer Disparities Research Collaborative and is the CON Faculty representative of the UF Health Shands Community Outreach & Engagement Council. Additionally, she serves as an editorial board member of Seminars in Oncology Nursing, an international oncology nursing research journal and co-chairs the Health Equity Special Interest Group of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.
Accomplishments
Teaching Profile
Board Certifications
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Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse PractitionerAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center
Research Profile
Dr. Cousin’s areas of expertise are cancer prevention and survivorship, cardiovascular health, psychosocial care, and health disparities research.
0000-0002-9649-8864
- Cancer prevention
- Cancer survivorship
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Health Policy
- Health disparities and vulnerable populations
- Health literacy
- Psycho-Oncology
Publications
Grants
Education
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 273-6318
- Business:
- lakeshiacousin@ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100197
GAINESVILLE FL 32610