The Williams Lab

Dr. Michelle S. Williams and her team are dedicated to conducting research aimed at developing, disseminating and implementing evidence-based population specific cancer education interventions.

Our Projects

Recent Publications

Social and Structural Determinants of Health and Social Injustices Contributing to Obesity Disparities

"The underlying causes of obesity disparities include obesogenic neighborhood environments, inequities in access to obesity treatment, and lack of access to affordable nutrient-dense foods.." Read More

Advancing Cancer Health Equity for African American Women

"... A question that someone may ask is how close have we come in 123 years to eliminating health disparities and establishing health equity? ...The health status of African American women, in particular, has not seen drastic improvements, and the significant gap in cancer mortality remains..."

Revitalizing HIV Prevention Programs: Recommendations From Those Most Impacted by HIV in the Deep South

"...We identified 10 key recommendations that were most common across all participants and that were aligned with UNAIDS Global AIDS Strategy strategic priorities..." Read More

Full Publication List

Click here to access the entire list of peer-reviewed journal articles published by Dr. Williams and her team

The Deep South Witness Project

The goal of the Deep South Witness Project it to reduce breast cancer mortality rates among African American women in the Deep South.