Overview
Dr. Lipkus is interested in how: 1) dispositional (e.g., hostility) and attitudinal variables (e.g.,
belief in a world) affect coping with negative life events (e.g., cancer, conflict in interpersonal
relationships), and 2) the impact of risk perceptions (e.g., optimistic and pessimistic biases) on
modifying precautionary behaviors (e.g., early prevention and detection of cancer,etc.).
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor in the School of Nursing
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2009 - Present
School of Nursing
Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health
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2009 - Present
Family Medicine and Community Health,
Clinical Science Departments
Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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2021 - Present
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Behavioral Medicine & Neurosciences,
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Member of the Duke Cancer Institute
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1995 - Present
Duke Cancer Institute,
Institutes and Centers
Education, Training & Certifications
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ·
1991
Ph.D.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ·
1988
M.A.