Cece Calhoun
MD, MPHS, MBA
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Hematology); Medical Director, Sickle Cell Program
Research & Publications
Biography
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Research Summary
Dr. Calhoun's research focuses on addressing educational and healthcare obstacles faced by adolescents with sickle cell disease, employing implemenation science methods to find effective solutions. Her career is dedicated to designing and implementing evidence-based interventions that support a successful and equitable transition from youth to adult care for individuals with sickle cell disease.
Coauthors
Research Interests
Anemia, Sickle Cell; Hematology; Young Adult; Transition to Adult Care
Public Health Interests
Health Equity, Disparities, Social Determinants and Justice; Implementation Science
Selected Publications
- Distributional Cost-Effectiveness of Equity-Enhancing Gene Therapy in Sickle Cell Disease in the United States.Goshua G, Calhoun C, Ito S, James L, Luviano A, Krishnamurti L, Pandya A. Distributional Cost-Effectiveness of Equity-Enhancing Gene Therapy in Sickle Cell Disease in the United States. Annals Of Internal Medicine 2023, 176: 779-787. PMID: 37247420, DOI: 10.7326/m22-3272.
- Examining Mental Health, Education, Employment, and Pain in Sickle Cell DiseaseHarris K, Preiss L, Varughese T, Bauer A, Calhoun C, Treadwell M, Masese R, Hankins J, Hussain F, Glassberg J, Melvin C, Gibson R, King A. Examining Mental Health, Education, Employment, and Pain in Sickle Cell Disease. JAMA Network Open 2023, 6: e2314070. PMID: 37200033, PMCID: PMC10196879, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.14070.
- Influence of participant and reviewer characteristics in application scores for a hematology research training programVesely S, King A, Vettese E, Heller J, Cuker A, Calhoun C, Stock W, Homer M, Fritz J, Sung L. Influence of participant and reviewer characteristics in application scores for a hematology research training program. Blood Advances 2023 PMID: 36939221, DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2023009792.
- Health literacy correlates with abbreviated full‐scale IQ in adolescent and young adults with sickle cell diseaseBhatt N, Calhoun C, Longoria J, Nwosu C, Howell K, Varughese T, Kang G, Jacola L, Hankins J, King A. Health literacy correlates with abbreviated full‐scale IQ in adolescent and young adults with sickle cell disease. Pediatric Blood & Cancer 2023, 70: e30281. PMID: 36861391, DOI: 10.1002/pbc.30281.
- Gene Therapy Equity in Sickle Cell Disease: Distributional Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (DCEA) of Gene Therapy Vs. Standard-of-Care in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease in the United StatesGoshua G, Calhoun C, Cheng V, James L, Luviano A, Krishnamurti L, Pandya A. Gene Therapy Equity in Sickle Cell Disease: Distributional Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (DCEA) of Gene Therapy Vs. Standard-of-Care in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease in the United States. Blood 2022, 140: 1395-1396. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2022-157460.
- Transition for Adolescents and Young Adults With Sickle Cell Disease in a US Midwest Urban Center: A Multilevel Perspective on Barriers, Facilitators, and Future DirectionsCalhoun C, Luo L, Baumann AA, Bauer A, Shen E, McKay V, Hooley C, James A, King AA. Transition for Adolescents and Young Adults With Sickle Cell Disease in a US Midwest Urban Center: A Multilevel Perspective on Barriers, Facilitators, and Future Directions. Journal Of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 2021, 44: e872-e880. PMID: 35731941, PMCID: PMC9218344, DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000002322.
- Self-reported positive impact of mentored clinical research training is associated with academic success in hematologyKing AA, Vesely SK, Dadzie G, Calhoun C, Cuker A, Stock W, Walker A, Fritz J, Sung L. Self-reported positive impact of mentored clinical research training is associated with academic success in hematology. Blood Advances 2021, 5: 2919-2924. PMID: 34309634, PMCID: PMC8341353, DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2021004421.
- Engaging Caregivers and Providers of Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in Shared Decision Making for Hydroxyurea: Protocol for a Multicenter Randomized Controlled TrialHood AM, Strong H, Nwankwo C, Johnson Y, Peugh J, Mara CA, Shook LM, Brinkman WB, Real FJ, Klein MD, Hackworth R, Badawy SM, Thompson AA, Raphael JL, Yates AM, Smith-Whitley K, King AA, Calhoun C, Creary SE, Piccone CM, Hildenbrand AK, Reader SK, Neumayr L, Meier ER, Sobota AE, Rana S, Britto M, Saving KL, Treadwell M, Quinn CT, Ware RE, Crosby LE. Engaging Caregivers and Providers of Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in Shared Decision Making for Hydroxyurea: Protocol for a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Research Protocols 2021, 10: e27650. PMID: 34018965, PMCID: PMC8178738, DOI: 10.2196/27650.
- Addressing Recruitment Challenges in the Engage-HU Trial in Young Children with Sickle Cell DiseaseHood A, Strong H, Nwankwo C, Johnson Y, Mara C, Shook L, Brinkman W, Real F, Klein M, King A, Calhoun C, Smith-Whitley K, Creary S, Britto M, Saving K, Piccone C, Raphael J, Volanakis E, Hildenbrand A, Reader S, Rana S, Neumayr L, Yates A, Badawy S, Thompson A, Sobota A, Meier E, Quinn C, Crosby L. Addressing Recruitment Challenges in the Engage-HU Trial in Young Children with Sickle Cell Disease. Blood 2020, 136: 26-27. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2020-141471.
- Intentional and unintentional nonadherence to hydroxyurea among people with sickle cell disease: a qualitative studyHodges JR, Phillips SM, Norell S, Nwosu C, Khan H, Luo L, Badawy SM, King A, Tanabe P, Treadwell M, Rojas Smith L, Calhoun C, Hankins JS, Porter J. Intentional and unintentional nonadherence to hydroxyurea among people with sickle cell disease: a qualitative study. Blood Advances 2020, 4: 4463-4473. PMID: 32941646, PMCID: PMC7509876, DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2020001701.
- Integration of Mobile Health Into Sickle Cell Disease Care to Increase Hydroxyurea Utilization: Protocol for an Efficacy and Implementation StudyHankins JS, Shah N, DiMartino L, Brambilla D, Fernandez ME, Gibson RW, Gordeuk VR, Lottenberg R, Kutlar A, Melvin C, Simon J, Wun T, Treadwell M, Calhoun C, Baumann A, Potter MB, Klesges L, Bosworth H, . Integration of Mobile Health Into Sickle Cell Disease Care to Increase Hydroxyurea Utilization: Protocol for an Efficacy and Implementation Study. JMIR Research Protocols 2020, 9: e16319. PMID: 32442144, PMCID: PMC7388044, DOI: 10.2196/16319.
- Perceptions of US Adolescents and Adults With Sickle Cell Disease on Their Quality of CareKanter J, Gibson R, Lawrence RH, Smeltzer MP, Pugh NL, Glassberg J, Masese RV, King AA, Calhoun C, Hankins JS, Treadwell M. Perceptions of US Adolescents and Adults With Sickle Cell Disease on Their Quality of Care. JAMA Network Open 2020, 3: e206016. PMID: 32469413, PMCID: PMC7260622, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.6016.
- Evaluation of Factors Influencing Health Literacy in Adolescents and Adults with Sickle Cell DiseaseBhatt N, Calhoun C, Hodges J, Nwosu C, Kang G, King A, Zhao X, Hankins J. Evaluation of Factors Influencing Health Literacy in Adolescents and Adults with Sickle Cell Disease. Blood 2019, 134: 2110-2110. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2019-130755.
- The Relationship between Mental Health, Educational Attainment, Employment Outcomes, and Pain in Sickle Cell DiseaseHarris K, Varughese T, Bauer A, Howdeshell S, Calhoun C, Abel R, King A. The Relationship between Mental Health, Educational Attainment, Employment Outcomes, and Pain in Sickle Cell Disease. Blood 2019, 134: 419-419. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2019-129874.
- Implementation of an educational intervention to optimize self‐management and transition readiness in young adults with sickle cell diseaseCalhoun CL, Abel RA, Pham HA, Thompson S, King AA. Implementation of an educational intervention to optimize self‐management and transition readiness in young adults with sickle cell disease. Pediatric Blood & Cancer 2019, 66: e27722. PMID: 30907500, PMCID: PMC6529244, DOI: 10.1002/pbc.27722.
- Understanding Health Knowledge Gaps to Optimize Transitions of Care for Young Adults with Sickle Cell DiseaseCalhoun C, Luo L, Baumann A, James A, King A. Understanding Health Knowledge Gaps to Optimize Transitions of Care for Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease. Blood 2018, 132: 2274-2274. DOI: 10.1182/blood-2018-99-113150.
- Current Healthcare Utilization Patterns and Most Common Reasons for Admission Amongst Patients with Sickle Cell DiseaseCalhoun C, Keller M, Olsen M, King A. Current Healthcare Utilization Patterns and Most Common Reasons for Admission Amongst Patients with Sickle Cell Disease. Blood 2017, 130: 866-866. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v130.suppl_1.866.866.
- Higher Prevalence of Hydroxyurea Use Is Associated with Lower Hospitalization Rate in a Population of Children with Sickle Cell DiseaseCalhoun C, Colvin R, Verlekar A, Lassa-Claxton S, Cole F, Hulbert M. Higher Prevalence of Hydroxyurea Use Is Associated with Lower Hospitalization Rate in a Population of Children with Sickle Cell Disease. Blood 2016, 128: 315-315. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v128.22.315.315.
- Implementation of an Educational Intervention to Optimize Self-Management and Transition Readiness in Adolescents with Sickle Cell DiseaseCalhoun C, Abel R, Pham H, Thompson S, King A. Implementation of an Educational Intervention to Optimize Self-Management and Transition Readiness in Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease. Blood 2016, 128: 3536-3536. DOI: 10.1182/blood.v128.22.3536.3536.
- Maternal T-Cell Engraftment Interferes With Human Leukocyte Antigen Typing in Severe Combined ImmunodeficiencyLiu C, Duffy B, Bednarski JJ, Calhoun C, Lay L, Rundblad B, Payton JE, Mohanakumar T. Maternal T-Cell Engraftment Interferes With Human Leukocyte Antigen Typing in Severe Combined Immunodeficiency. American Journal Of Clinical Pathology 2016, 145: 251-257. PMID: 26834123, PMCID: PMC4901308, DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqv079.
- Optimism/pessimism and health-related quality of life during pregnancy across three continents: a matched cohort study in China, Ghana, and the United States.Moyer CA, Yang H, Kwawukume Y, Gupta A, Zhu Y, Koranteng I, Elsayed Y, Wei Y, Greene J, Calhoun C, Ekpo G, Beems M, Ryan M, Adanu R, Anderson F. Optimism/pessimism and health-related quality of life during pregnancy across three continents: a matched cohort study in China, Ghana, and the United States. BMC Pregnancy And Childbirth 2009, 9: 39. PMID: 19723332, PMCID: PMC2744663, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2393-9-39.
- Quality of life, optimism/pessimism, and knowledge and attitudes toward HIV Screening among pregnant women in Ghana.Moyer CA, Ekpo G, Calhoun CL, Greene J, Naik S, Sippola E, Stern DT, Adanu RM, Koranteng IO, Kwawukume EY, Anderson FJ. Quality of life, optimism/pessimism, and knowledge and attitudes toward HIV Screening among pregnant women in Ghana. Women's Health Issues : Official Publication Of The Jacobs Institute Of Women's Health 2008, 18: 301-9. PMID: 18485737, PMCID: PMC2495053, DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2008.02.001.