Heidi Hamann

Department Head
Professor, Clinical
Director, Psychosocial Research in Oncology Lab
Hamann Headshot

Psychology 312B

520-626-9730
heidihamann@arizona.edu
Pronouns:
She, Her, Hers

Research Interests: 

  • Broadly addressing psychosocial and behavioral aspects of cancer survivorship.
  • Focused on improving cancer care outcomes through patient-centered interventions, including navigation and psychosocial care.
  • Particularly interested in lung cancer, including interventions to address stigma and understanding sociocultural mechanisms of resilience.

Updated: 07/25/25

Selected Publications: 

  • Ver Hoeve, E.S., Calhoun, E., Hernandez, M., High, E., Armin, J., Ali-Akbarian, L., Frithsen, M., Andrews, W., Hamann, H.A. (2024). Evaluating implementation of a community-focused patient navigation intervention at an NCI-designated cancer center using RE-AIM. BMC Health Services, 24(1), 550. PMID: 38685006.
  • Price, S.N., Hamann, H.A., Halaby, L., Trejo, J.I., Rogers, F.C., Weihs, K. (2024). Collaborative depression care sensitive to the needs of underserved patients with cancer: Feasibility, acceptability, and outcomes. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 22, 1-23. PMID: 37345874.
  • Kaplan, D.M. , Hamann, H.A., Price, S.N. , Williamson, T.J. , Ver Hoeve, E.S. , McConnell, M.H. , Duchschere, J.E., Garland, L.L., Ostroff, J.S. (2023). Developing a patient-centered intervention to address lung cancer stigma: Stakeholder recommendations and feasibility testing in two NCI-designated cancer centers. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 41(1), 59-75. PMID: 35129091.
  • Hamann, H.A., Ver Hoeve, E.S. o, Carter-Harris, L., Studts, J.L., Ostroff, J.S. (2018). Multilevel opportunities to address lung cancer stigma across the cancer control continuum. Journal of Thoracic Oncology, 13(8), 1062-1075. PMID: 29800746.

Courses Taught:

  • PSY 216 - Psychology of Gender (2018)
  • PSY 383 - Health Psychology (2022)
  • PSY 588 - Behavioral Medicine Interventions (2024)
  • PSY 625B - Psychosocial Interventions (2018)
  • PSY 694H - Clinical Psychology Behavioral Medicine Practicum (2024)

*Year listed indicates when this individual last taught the specified course.

Updated: 07/25/25

Degrees

  • B.A. Human Biology, Stanford University
  • M.S. Human Genetics, University of Michigan
  • Clinical Psychology Internship; University of Pittsburgh/Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
  • Ph.D. Psychology, University of Utah
  • Post-doctoral Fellowship in Psychosocial and Behavioral Oncology; University of Pittsburgh