Kelly M. Kenzik, MS PhD
Associate Professor
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Surgery

PhD, University of Florida
MS, University of Florida
BS, University of Florida



Kelly M. Kenzik is an Associate Professor and the Associate Chair for Research in the Department of Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center. She is also a faculty member in the Slone Epidemiology Center.

Her primary research focuses on using advanced methodology to examine disparities in long- and short-term health outcomes among individuals diagnosed with cancer. She has pursued a research agenda that has included using quasi-experimental design, geospatial approaches, as well as standard epidemiologic methods to examine multimorbidity in cancer, economic evaluation in cancer care, and disparities in cancer outcomes. This work has resulted in funding from the American Cancer Society and National Cancer Institute (NCI) as well as over 100 publications. Her R01 funded by the NCI received the MERIT award, transitioning it to an R37 grant, allowing for extended funding.

Collaborations within the department have resulted in an expanded research portfolio including surgical outcomes and trauma related research (Boston Trauma Institute). She serves as the methodologic mentor for surgical residents and faculty and facilitates the research program in the Department through Research Advisory Council and the Surgical Outcomes and Analysis Research Lab.

She received her PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Florida and completed AHRQ T32 post-doctoral training in Health Services Research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.


Impact of Biological, Clinical, and Social Determinants on Trauma and Trauma Outcomes
07/01/2022 - 06/30/2027 (Multi-PI)
PI: Kelly M. Kenzik, MS PhD
NIH/National Institute of General Medical Sciences
5T32GM086308-13

Understanding rural mortality disparities in cancer: a multi-level approach
01/01/2023 - 12/31/2026 (PI)
NIH/National Cancer Institute
5R37CA266193-04

Health Care Utilization and Associated Costs Among Older Cancer Survivors
09/01/2022 - 09/30/2023 (PI)
American Cancer Society, Inc.




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Yr Title Project-Sub Proj Pubs
2025 Understanding rural mortality disparities in cancer: a multi-level approach 5R37CA266193-04
2024 Understanding rural mortality disparities in cancer: a multi-level approach 3R37CA266193-03S1
2024 Understanding rural mortality disparities in cancer: a multi-level approach 5R37CA266193-03
2024 Impact of Biological, Clinical, and Social Determinants on Trauma and Trauma Outcomes 5T32GM086308-13
2023 Understanding rural mortality disparities in cancer: a multi-level approach 3R37CA266193-02S1
2023 Understanding rural mortality disparities in cancer: a multi-level approach 7R37CA266193-02
2022 Understanding rural mortality disparities in cancer: a multi-level approach 1R37CA266193-01

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  1. Romatoski KS, Chung SH, Sawhney V, Papageorge MV, de Geus SWL, Ng SC, Kenzik K, Tseng JF, Sachs TE. Factors Associated With Surgical Management in Gallbladder Cancer-A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Medicare-Based Study. J Surg Res. 2024 Dec; 304:9-18.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39481161
     
  2. Torres CM, Myers S, Janeway MG, Sanchez SE, Scantling DR, Davis ES, Ng SC, Dechert T, Sachs TE, Kenzik KM. Exploring rural-urban differences in the receipt of nonelective cancer-specific gastrointestinal surgery using a multilevel mixed-effects approach. J Gastrointest Surg. 2025 Jan; 29(1):101858.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39419275
     
  3. Smith SM, Zhao X, Kenzik K, Michael C, Jenkins K, Sanchez SE. Scheduled Follow-Up and Association with Emergency Department Use and Readmission after Trauma. J Am Coll Surg. 2024 Sep 01; 239(3):234-241.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38629706; PMCID: PMC11539589; DOI: 10.1097/XCS.0000000000001094;
     
  4. Poulson M, Riley K, Haqqani M, Green KA, Kenzik K, Scantling D. The Carceral State, Social Disorganization, and Firearm Homicides in Chicago. JAMA Surg. 2024 Aug 01; 159(8):910-916.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38837148; PMCID: PMC11154366; DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.1596;
     
  5. Romatoski KS, de Geus SWL, Miriyam B, Chung SH, Kenzik K, Papageorge MV, Rasic G, Ng SC, Tseng JF, Sachs TE. ASO Visual Abstract: Overall Volume of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Positively Impacts Gastric Cancer Outcomes at Centers with Low Gastrectomy Volume. Ann Surg Oncol. 2024 Aug; 31(8):4952-4953.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38842677
     
  6. Davis ES, Poulson MR, Yarbro AA, Franks JA, Bhatia S, Kenzik KM. Understanding racial differences in financial hardship among older adults surviving cancer. Cancer. 2024 Oct 15; 130(20):3487-3495.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38888939
     
  7. Young S, Geary A, Zhao X, Kenzik K, Cassidy M, Newman R, Merrill AL. Assessing breast cancer-related lymphedema screening and treatment gaps in a safety-net hospital. J Surg Oncol. 2024 Aug; 130(2):204-209.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38873777
     
  8. Beaulieu-Jones BR, Sunkara N, Kenzik K, Davis ES, Torres CM, Seamon MJ, Sanchez SE, Scantling D. Nearly 20 Years Since the Federal Ban: Can State-Level Assault Weapon Prohibitions Fill the Void? Comparative Analysis of Case Fatality and Assault Weapon Recovery in States With and Without an Assault Weapon Ban. J Surg Res. 2024 Aug; 300:458-466.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38870653
     
  9. Romatoski KS, de Geus SWL, Miriyam B, Chung SH, Kenzik K, Papageorge MV, Rasic G, Ng SC, Tseng JF, Sachs TE. Overall Volume of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery Positively Impacts Gastric Cancer Outcomes at Centers with Low Gastrectomy Volume. Ann Surg Oncol. 2024 Aug; 31(8):5293-5303.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38777899
     
  10. Sawhney VS, Chugh PV, Sachs TE, Hayes Dixon A, Nfonsam V, Chaer R, Barry C, Kenzik K, Chen H, Tseng JF. Observations on the Representation of Asians in Surgical Training and Leadership. J Surg Res. 2024 Jul; 299:51-55.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38701704
     
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2018 University of Alabama at Birmingham: IMPACT Award (retention package)
2016 Biennial Cancer Survivorship Research Conference: Abstract Certificate of Merit
2015-2016 Outstanding Reviewer for Cancer
2015 American Society of Preventive Oncology: Top-ranked Post-doctoral Fellow Abstract Travel Award
2015 American Society of Preventive Oncology: New Investigator Workshop awardee
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