Linda Burhansstipanov, DrPH

Native American Cancer Research Corporation
3022 South Nova Road
Pine COUSA
80470-7830

Biographical Sketch:
Linda Burhansstipanov, MSPH, DrPH, CHES (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma) has worked in public health since 1971, primarily with Native American issues. She taught full-time at universities for 18 years (CSULB and UCLA). She developed and implemented the Native American Cancer Research Program at the National Cancer Institute from 1989-1993. She is the founder and Grants Director of Native American Cancer Research Corporation. She currently is the principal investigator and subcontractor for >5 NIH grants. She serves on multiple federal advisory boards. She has over 100 peer-reviewed publications, of which most address Native American cancer, public health and data issues.