Raphael Cuomo, PhD, MPH, CPH, FRSPH
Course Director – Health Services Research
Course Co-Director – Clinical Research Graduate Seminar Series
Chair – Committee on Graduate Admissions
Academic Coordinator – Master’s in Clinical Research
Dr. Raphael Cuomo is a globally recognized biomedical scientist and professor at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, widely regarded as a foremost expert in cancer epidemiology, tobacco control, and health disparities. With a Ph.D. in Global Health from UC San Diego, he has produced notable research which has transformed our understanding of cancer outcomes in underserved populations, with a particular focus on tobacco-related cancers. As a principal investigator on multiple externally funded studies, Dr. Cuomo has developed innovative, data-driven models that integrate clinical informatics to optimize cancer care and improve public health interventions. His work has directly assessed national and global health policies, particularly in tobacco control and addressing health inequities, earning him recognition as a leading voice in the fight against cancer and tobacco-related diseases. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and numerous prestigious awards, including election to the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health, Dr. Cuomo’s contributions to clinical research have set new standards in the field, cementing his legacy as a transformative figure in public health and clinical epidemiology.