Prior Research Studies at the Florez Lab

Some of our recognizable prior work includes:

• The pioneering Sexual Health Assessment in Women with Lung Cancer (SHAWL) Study explored the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with lung cancer via a cross-sectional survey administered to the members of the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer Registry. Published in Cancer, this study found that 77% of women indicated having little to no interest in sexual activity and nearly reported recent minimal satisfaction with their sex life, bringing to attention the need to incorporate sexual health into routine oncology care.
• The Latinas in Medicine study was the first study to evaluate the unique experiences of Latinas in medicine, a notably understudied population. Quantitative results depicted how Latinas reported discrimination and mental health struggles, specifically during medical school, at alarmingly high rates, with an associated qualitative report of sobering thematic barriers. Our findings shed light on the acute need to enhance institutional climates of diversity and provide adequate mentorship to marginalized trainees.