James K. Cunningham, PhD
Professor, Family and Community Medicine (Research Scholar Track)
Dr. Cunningham's research interests include social epidemiologic methods, program and policy evaluation, and structural determinants. He introduced and helped develop the study of how essential/precursor chemical controls impact illicit drug production, use and morbidity.
Degrees
- PhD: Social Psychology, The Claremont Graduate School, California, 1985
- MA: Social Psychology, The Claremont Graduate School, 1980
- BA: Social Psychology, California State University, Northridge, 1978
Honors and Awards
Outstanding Service Award, Heroes in Health, National Indian Health Board, 2021
University Staff Award for Excellence, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, 2020
Top 1% of researchers in the field of amphetamine research, Expertscape, 2019
Certificate of Special U.S. Congressional Recognition for Service and Commitment to Native Americans in Cultural Enrichment, Community Leadership and Cancer Prevention, 2017
Research Interests
community ecology, drug policy, health disparities, health outcomes and effectiveness, program evaluation