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Dr. Jensen is a professor of Communication who is known for his work in health communication campaigns and message design. Jensen’s research focuses on persuasive messaging for cancer prevention (e.g. promoting screenings and healthy behaviors) and how people process health information. He has examined issues like cancer information overload and how narrative and emotional appeals can improve public health messaging.

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Dr. Kaphingst is a professor in Communication and Co-Leader of the Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program and Research Director of the Inherited Cancer Research Shared Resource at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Kaphingst specializes in health literacy and health communication, particularly in the context of genetics and cancer. Her work addresses how laypeople understand complex medical and genomic information, aiming to improve communication about genetic testing and personalized medicine for better-informed patient decisions and improved outcomes.

Dr. Andy J. King is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Utah. He is also a member of the Huntsman Cancer Institute. His research focuses on strategic health communication, with a particular interest in cancer communication. Dr. King's work aims to improve public health outcomes by using data to enhance health messaging efforts. His research program explores message design and evaluation, persuasion and visual imagery, and public communication processes related to cancer.