Kilan C. Ashad-Bishop, Ph.D. studies how environmental exposures and structural conditions shape cancer risk and health across the life course. Her work draws from population health and community-engaged research approaches to identify mechanisms linking environmental exposures to health and well-being.

She speaks to academic, clinical, policy, and community audiences.

Speaking

Dr. Ashad-Bishop delivers invited lectures and participates in panels focused on environmental and structural determinants of cancer and population health. Her talks emphasize implications for intervention.

Her engagements also draw on her work with STEMNoire, where she has contributed to national efforts to expand participation in STEM and to build pathways for Black women in research and professional science. These contributions inform her perspective on workforce development, training environments, and the conditions that shape who enters and remains in scientific fields.

Consulting

Dr. Ashad-Bishop works with academic, nonprofit, and public-sector partners on research design, program development, and evaluation. Her consulting focuses on environmental health, equity, and community-informed approaches, including strategies to strengthen inclusive training and research infrastructure.