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Associate Professor, Kinesiology & Community Health

Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
127 Huff Hall
1206 S. 4th St. MC 588
Champaign, IL 61820USA
business217 265-5491
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Research Biography

My research interests are diverse, and are generally concentrated on breast and cervical cancer issues that Latina women face in the United States. The approach that I take to my work is developmental, and I use the research tools that are most appropriate to answer the research questions (i.e., quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methodologies). I am currently examining: (a) barriers to early detection of breast cancer in Latina immigrant women, (b) factors that are likely to enhance early detection behaviors in this group of women, and (c) mental health needs of Latina women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. I intend to maintain these research foci in the coming years.

Degrees

  • Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Arizona State University, 1995
  • M.A., Psychology, California State University, Sacramento, 1992
  • B.S., Cum Laude, Accounting, Golden Gate University, 1986

Key Professional Appointments

  • Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007--
  • Associate Professor, Educational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007--
  • Associate Professor, Latina/o Studies Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007--
  • Associate Professor, OB-GYN, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007--
  • Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001-2007
  • Assistant Professor, Psychology, Colorado State University, 1999-2001
  • Adjunct Professor , Women's Studies, Georgetown University, 1998-1999

Activities & Honors

  • Fellow, American Psychological Association, 2008
  • Campus Award for Excellence in Public Engagement, Office of the Chancellor, 2006
  • Emerging Leader Award, American Psychological Association, Committee on Women in Psychology, 2005
  • Community Service Award, Section on Ethnic and Racial Diversity, Society of Counseling Psychology, American Psychological Association, 2005
  • Outstanding Faculty Award for Service, College of Education, 2005
  • Editorial Board Member, The Counseling Psychologist, 2004- present
  • Editorial Board Member, Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 2004- present
  • Distinguished Professional Early Career Award, National Latina/o Psychological Association, 2004
  • Founding Member, Minority Women's Health Panel of Experts, Office on Women's Health, Washington DC, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1997-2007

Grants

  • Principal Investigator, Culture and Cancer Literacy among Immigrant Women, National Institutes of Health, 2005
  • Principal Investigator, Male Partner Influence on Cancer Screening Practices of Latina Women, Campus Research Board, 2004
  • Fellow, Educational Needs of Medically Underserved Latina Women in Central Illinois, Center on Democracy in a Multiracial Society, 2004
  • Fellow, Early Detection of Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Survivorship in Latina Women, Bureau of Educational Research, 2003
  • Principal Investigator, Mental Health Needs of Latina Breast Cancer Survivors, Campus Research Board, 2002

Selected Publications

  • Galván, N., Buki, L. P., & Garcés, D. M. (2009). Suddenly, a carriage appears: Social support needs of Latina breast cancer survivors. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 27, 361-382.
  • Buki, L. P., Garcés, D. M., Hinestrosa, M. C., Kogan, L., Carrillo, I. Y., & French, B. (2008). Latina breast cancer survivors' lived experiences: Diagnosis, treatment, and beyond. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 14, 163-167.
  • Buki, L. P., Salazar, S. I., & Pitton, V. O. (2008). Design elements for the development of cancer education print materials for a Latina/o audience. Health Promotion Practice. DOI: 10.1177/1524839908320359 More about this publication...
  • Buki, L. P., Jamison, J., Anderson, C. J., & Cuadra, A. M. (2007). Differences in predictors of cervical and breast cancer screening by screening need in uninsured Latina women. Cancer, 110, 1578-1585.
  • Banks, M. E., Buki, L. P., Gallardo, M. E., & Yee, B. W. K. (2007). Integrative healthcare and marginalized populations. In I. Serlin (Series Ed.), Humanizing healthcare: A handbook for healthcare integration: Vol I. Mind-Body Medicine (pp. 147-173). Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing.

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