Biography
Shixi Zhao, Ph.D., CHES., is an Assistant Professor in the College of Population Health at the University of New Mexico. He received his Ph.D. in Health Education from Texas A&M University in 2018. Dr. Zhao is a health behavior social scientist, with specific training and expertise in public health genomics and quantitative research methodology. He has been actively involved in health behavior research with a focus in 1) genomics education/communication for families of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, 2) the role of family health history education in cancer control and prevention, and 3) the mental behavioral health disparities among Asian Americans.
Certifications
SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9, 2017
Certified Health Education Specialist, 2016
SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9, 2015
Key Publications
Zhao, S., Chen, W.J., Dhar, S.U., Eble, T.N., Kwok, O.M., Chen, L.S. (2021). Pursuing genetic testing for children with autism spectrum disorders: What do parents think? Journal of Genetic Counseling. 30: 370– 382.
Li, M., Zhao, S., Young, C., Foster, M., Wang J.H., Tseng, T.S., Kwok, O.M. & Chen, L.S. (2021). Family health history-based interventions: A systematic review of the literature. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 61:3, 445-454
Chen, W.J., Zhao, S., Stelzig, D., Dhar, S., Eble, T., Yeh, Y.Y., Chen, L.S. (2021). Family health history-based cancer prevention training for community health workers. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 60:3, e159-e167.
Zhao, S., Chen, W.J., Dhar, S.U., Eble, T.N., Kwok, O.M., Chen, L.S. (2019). Genetic testing experiences among parents of children with autism spectrum disorders in the United States. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49:12, 4821-4833.
Zhao, S., Chen, W.J., Dhar, S.U., Eble, T.N., Kwok, O.M., Chen, L.S. (2019). Needs assessment in genetic testing education: A survey of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in the United States. Autism Research, 12: 1162–1170.