Susan Eggly
Position Title
Professor
Population Science
Office Location
Mid-Med Lofts
87 E Canfield
Detroit, MI 48201
Mailing Address
Office Phone
313-576-8260Office Fax
313-576-8270Education Training
Education
(1999) Ph.D. Communication Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
(1986) M.A. Linguistics, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
(1979) B.A. Anthropology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Professional Experience
Faculty Appointments
(2017-Present) Professor, Population Studies and Disparities Program, Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(2010-2017) Associate Professor, Population Studies and Disparities Program, Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(1999-2010) Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(1993-1999) Instructor, Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(1987-1991) Lecturer, English Language Institute, Department of English, Wayne State University: Detroit, MI
(1985-1991) Instructor, Department of Spanish, Marygrove College, Detroit, MI
Hospital and Other Appointments
(2004-Present) Scientific Member, Population Sciences and Disparities Program, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
(2002-2003) Director of Curriculum, Graduate Medical Education, School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
(2000-2001) Associate Program Director, Department of Internal Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
(1991-1993) Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Major Professional Societies
American Academy on Communication and Healthcare (AACH)
Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)
International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS)
American Association of Cancer Researchers (AACR)
America Society of Clinical Oncology
Honors and Awards
(2020) Anthony and Joyce Danielski Kales Endowed Faculty Award for Innovative Cancer Research, Karmanos Cancer Institute Anthony and Joyce Danielski Kales Endowed Faculty Award for Innovative Cancer Research
(2020) Fellow of the Academy of Communication in Healthcare (ACH), Academy of Communication in Healthcare (ACH)
(2020) Telly Award (Gold), Telly Awards The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens.
(2020) Telly Award (Silver), Telly Awards The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens.
(2019) Academy of Communication in Healthcare Putnam Scholars Program Mentor, Academy of Communication in Healthcare (ACH)
(2018) Women of Distinction Nominee, Wayne State University
(2017) WSU School of Medicine Research Excellence Award
(2016) WSU School of Medicine College Teaching Award
(2014) Society of Critical Care Medicine 2014 Ethics Award
(2012) School of Medicine College Teaching Award
(2012) Michigan Cancer Consortium Spirit of Collaboration Honorable Mention
(2010) Wayne State University Research Mentorship Award
(2009) Karmanos Center Director’s Quarterly Research Award (Honorable Mention)
(2008) Karmanos Center Director’s Quarterly Research Award (Honorable Mention)
(2007) Karmanos Center Director’s Quarterly Research Award (Honorable Mention)
(2006) Karmanos Center Director’s Quarterly Research Award (Honorable Mention)
(2003) Women of Wayne Research Award
(2000) Wayne State University College Teaching Award
(1999) Wayne State University College Teaching Award
(1998) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 1998 Student Award(2017) WSU School of Medicine Research Excellence Award
Research Interests
The overall goal of my research is to investigate and improve the relationship between cancer clinical communication and health outcomes for patients and families. My primary health contexts are cancer, end of life, adult and pediatrics, and health disparities.