Eric Adjei Boakye

Eric Adjei Boakye, PhD

Specialties: Research

Board Certification and Education

Education
  • Hamline University, MN, 2007

About Me

Biographical Statement

Dr. Adjei Boakye is an Assistant Scientist in the Departments of Public Health Sciences and Otolaryngology. My research focuses on population-based questions related to cancer prevention and control, survivorship, and health disparities, using a transdisciplinary approach. He works to 1) investigate population-based knowledge and risk factors associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV), HPV-associated head and neck cancer, and HPV vaccine and implement interventions to increase HPV vaccination among eligible individuals 2) examine social determinants of health, health disparities, and cancer health outcomes among cancer survivors and 3) improve the quality of life and survival of cancer survivors through patient-reported outcomes (PROs). I also mentor residents and fellows in Otolaryngology, postdoctoral fellows, and PhD students in HFH and other institutions. Dr. Adjei Boakye’s research has been featured in media outlets including NBC News, MSN, Washington Post, New York Post, The ASCO Post, and Healio.

Research Interests

  • HPV vaccination
  • Health disparities
  • Patient-reported outcomes
  • Health Services and Health Outcomes Research

Awards & Honors

  • AACR Minority Scholar in Cancer Research Award
  • AACR Scholar-In-Training Award
  • ISPOR Travel Award
  • Mayo Clinic Quality Fellows Silver Certified
  • Mayo Clinic Quality Fellows Bronze Certified

Additional Degrees

  • PhD, Health Services and Outcomes Research, Saint Louis University
  • MA, Healthcare Management, Hamline University
  • BS, Computer Information Systems, Winona State University
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Videos and Articles

  • Videos
  • Blog Posts

Locations

Location Pin
Henry Ford Medical Group
One Ford Place
Detroit, MI 48202

Hospital Privileges

  • Henry Ford Hospital
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