Jessica L. Krok-Schoen, PhD, MA
Associate Professor
she/her
Division of Health Sciences
M & P Mentor Status
228A Atwell Hall
453 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Professional Areas of Interest
- Geriatric Oncology
- Cancer Survivorship
- Symptom Management
- Lifestyle Behaviors
- Health Disparities
Overview
My research focuses on the health of older adults, particularly older cancer survivors. My research threads of geriatrics and cancer survivorship interest into the growing field of geriatric oncology. Despite accounting for 67% of cancer survivors, older cancer survivors are vastly understudied, particularly their health outcomes. My work examines the negative health outcomes (e.g., poor health behaviors, functional limitations, symptom burden) experienced by older adults during and after cancer treatment. I prioritize solving these complex problems by 1) identifying predictors of these negative outcomes through primary and secondary data and 2) designing and implementing randomized controlled trials that contribute essential evidence regarding effective interventions. My research is interdisciplinary, and I regularly collaborate with experts in health and medical fields to approach these complicated scientific questions.
Recent Publications
- Krok-Schoen JL, Plascak JJ, Newton AM, Strassels SA, Adib A, Adley NC, Hays JL, Wagener TL, Stevens EE, Brasky TM. Current cannabis use and pain management among US cancer patients. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2024 Feb;32(2):111.
- Krok-Schoen JL, Naughton MJ, Felix AS, Wiley Cené C, Springfield S, Yu M, McLaughlin EM, Shadyab AH, Nolan TS, Kroenke CH, Garcia L. Resiliency among Women’s Health Initiative women aged 80 and older by race, ethnicity, and neighborhood socioeconomic status. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B. 2023 Sep 1;78(9):1445-58.
- Stevens E, Rosko AE, Huang Y, Funderburg A, Dvorak K, Von Ah D, Krok-Schoen JL. The association between religiosity, mental health, and cognitive functioning among older adults with hematologic malignancies. Journal of Geriatric Oncology. 2023 Jun;14(5):101446.
- Arthur EK, Pisegna J, Oliveri JM, Aker H, Krok-Schoen JL. Older cancer survivors' perspectives and use of telehealth in their cancer survivorship care in the United States: A ResearchMatch® sample. Journal of Geriatric Oncology. 2022 Nov 1;13(8):1223-9.
Recent Presentations
- Krok-Schoen JL, Newton A, Conroy S, Adid A, Adley NC, Strassels SA, Hays JL, Cooper ZD, Wagener TL, Stevens E, Plascak JJ, Brasky TM. (November 2023). Cannabis use and symptom management among older adults with cancer. Poster presentation at the 2023 International Society of Geriatric Oncology Annual Meeting, Valencia, Spain, November 2023.
- Krok-Schoen JL, Flora L, Saligan L, Brassil K, Lally R, Jackson M, Schmidt R, Tlusty G, Hammer M, Tavormina A, Vazquez M, Wright A, Halpenny B, Lynch Kelly D, Starkweather A, Barr A, Loftis J, Smith G, Arthur E. (November 2023). Comprehensive Outcomes After Cancer Health (COACH): Supporting older adults after cancer therapy. Poster presentation at the 2023 International Society of Geriatric Oncology Annual Meeting, Valencia, Spain, November 2023.
- Halpin SN, Alain G, Zhao H, Fowler ME, Zhang Q, Cadet T, Ye M, Krok-Schoen JL. (November 2023). Co-morbid dementia and cancer therapy decision-making: a scoping review. Platform presentation at the 2023 Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL, November 2023.
Major Awards
- 2023, Selected contributor, Elsevier’s Oncology Journal Network’s June National Cancer Survivor Month article collection. Two of my publications were chosen as part of this collection.
- 2023, Outstanding New Investigator Award, The Ohio State University School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- 2022, Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education Educator of the Year.
- 2021, Ohio State Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award, The Ohio State University Undergraduate Research & Creative Inquiry.
Education
- August 2012 PhD, Aging Studies, University of South Florida
- August 2008 MA, Gerontology, University of South Florida
- March 2007 BA, Psychology, Ohio University
My Links
X (formerly Twitter): @KrokSchoen