Christina Sisti
DPH, MPH, MS
Overcome & Thrive
Christina Sisti
DPH, MPH, MS
Overcome & Thrive
Advocate Location
Bradenton , FL 34209
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Survivor Support
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
*Greater National Advocates Terms of Use Apply
How I Can Help
My non-profit experience gives me a unique ability to apply my knowledge in building partnerships with families and medical teams, health policy, and conflict resolution. Some of my non-profit process knowledge includes community partnership building, fundraising, research, and grant writing.
The unique role of being a caregiver, cancer patient, and person with disabilities is the foundation for my work. I sincerely appreciate the research that medical and scientific professionals do to improve, prevent, or lessen the impact of disease or disability. I strive to continue my work, seek new learning opportunities, and serve others.
The unique role of being a caregiver, cancer patient, and person with disabilities is the foundation for my work. I sincerely appreciate the research that medical and scientific professionals do to improve, prevent, or lessen the impact of disease or disability. I strive to continue my work, seek new learning opportunities, and serve others.
Important Information About Me
- I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
- I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
- My geographical area of practice is West Central Florida
My Survivor Support Advocacy Qualifications
I am a survivor of Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
2010 Founder/CEO, Overcome & Thrive
Collaborates with the community and medical leaders to establish policy proposals.
Versed in health policy/bioethical theory and practice.
2017 Cancer Patient/Caregiver/Advocate
Knowledge of the cancer clinical trial system as a patient and a caregiver
Function as a liaison between patient and doctor
2020 Writer/Quality Control, Addiction Recovery
2022 Patient Advocate Cancer Grants Peer Reviewer
• Consumer Peer Reviewer, Department of Defense
• Cancer Clinical Trials, National Cancer Institute
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
Evaluate a clinical trial's impact on cancer patients, survivors, or caregivers.
Author peer-review articles and comments
Participate in Board Review discussions.
Participate in SPORE Reviews
2022 Writer/Editor, Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
Analyze and convey current, emerging health policy and scientific findings regarding COVID-19.
Presentations and invited lectures
2022 Webinar
“Care and Career Support: From Health Systems to Employers” National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship”
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2023 Patient Advocate Presenter
“A Patient Advocate Perspective: On Communication and Access to Care” NCI ITCR Annual Conference.
Podcast
Public Health and Bioethics Perspective on Cancer Research National Cancer Institute
Patient Advocate Presenter
Cancer Survivorship Summit
Poster Session Presenter
“The Role of Patient Advocates in Medical and Research Ethics”
18th Annual International Conference on Clinical Ethics and Consultation and 32nd Annual Canadian Bioethics Society Conference
Poster Session Presenter
AACR Annual Meeting 2024 Scientist-Survivor Program
American Association for Cancer Research
Webinar
“The Role of Patient Advocates in Research”
Albany Medical College
“Patient Advocacy in Practice”
Bioethics Today
https://bioethicstoday.org/blog/patient-advocacy-in-practice/
Collaboration 2023: Drs. Margarida Barroso, John Lamar, and I will develop sessions for Albany Medical College graduate and postdoctoral students focused on the patient advocate perspective.
Patient's rights
Work to build a patient advocate program integrating patient advocates into scientific cancer research.
Education
2015 Albany Medical College Doctor of Professional Studies; Master of Science, Biomedical Health Ethics and Policy
1998 University of South Florida - College of Public Health Master of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health
1995 State University of New York College at Oswego
Bachelor of Arts
Western and International Political Science
Professional Service
2023 Patient Engagement Collaborative Board Member, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Discuss achieving meaningful patient engagement in medical product development and other regulatory discussions.
Develop evidence-based solutions to clinical research design challenges.
Develop educational tools on the medical product regulatory process.
2023 NTRAP Advocate NCI Technology Research Advocacy Partnership (NTRAP)
It lessens the burden of obstacles for researchers by developing resources and infrastructure to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries.
Participates in discussions regarding Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies and Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research programs.
Collaborates with the community and medical leaders to establish policy proposals.
Versed in health policy/bioethical theory and practice.
2017 Cancer Patient/Caregiver/Advocate
Knowledge of the cancer clinical trial system as a patient and a caregiver
Function as a liaison between patient and doctor
2020 Writer/Quality Control, Addiction Recovery
2022 Patient Advocate Cancer Grants Peer Reviewer
• Consumer Peer Reviewer, Department of Defense
• Cancer Clinical Trials, National Cancer Institute
Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
Evaluate a clinical trial's impact on cancer patients, survivors, or caregivers.
Author peer-review articles and comments
Participate in Board Review discussions.
Participate in SPORE Reviews
2022 Writer/Editor, Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
Analyze and convey current, emerging health policy and scientific findings regarding COVID-19.
Presentations and invited lectures
2022 Webinar
“Care and Career Support: From Health Systems to Employers” National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship”
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2023 Patient Advocate Presenter
“A Patient Advocate Perspective: On Communication and Access to Care” NCI ITCR Annual Conference.
Podcast
Public Health and Bioethics Perspective on Cancer Research National Cancer Institute
Patient Advocate Presenter
Cancer Survivorship Summit
Poster Session Presenter
“The Role of Patient Advocates in Medical and Research Ethics”
18th Annual International Conference on Clinical Ethics and Consultation and 32nd Annual Canadian Bioethics Society Conference
Poster Session Presenter
AACR Annual Meeting 2024 Scientist-Survivor Program
American Association for Cancer Research
Webinar
“The Role of Patient Advocates in Research”
Albany Medical College
“Patient Advocacy in Practice”
Bioethics Today
https://bioethicstoday.org/blog/patient-advocacy-in-practice/
Collaboration 2023: Drs. Margarida Barroso, John Lamar, and I will develop sessions for Albany Medical College graduate and postdoctoral students focused on the patient advocate perspective.
Patient's rights
Work to build a patient advocate program integrating patient advocates into scientific cancer research.
Education
2015 Albany Medical College Doctor of Professional Studies; Master of Science, Biomedical Health Ethics and Policy
1998 University of South Florida - College of Public Health Master of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health
1995 State University of New York College at Oswego
Bachelor of Arts
Western and International Political Science
Professional Service
2023 Patient Engagement Collaborative Board Member, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Discuss achieving meaningful patient engagement in medical product development and other regulatory discussions.
Develop evidence-based solutions to clinical research design challenges.
Develop educational tools on the medical product regulatory process.
2023 NTRAP Advocate NCI Technology Research Advocacy Partnership (NTRAP)
It lessens the burden of obstacles for researchers by developing resources and infrastructure to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries.
Participates in discussions regarding Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies and Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research programs.
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
In 2017, my husband was diagnosed with squamous cell head and neck cancer. I spent months learning about his type of cancer, advocating for him, and educating community groups about head and neck cancer. In late summer of 2019, his oncologist found his cancer had spread to his lungs, lymph nodes, and liver. He passed away in 2021.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. I researched to learn more about my type of breast cancer and am currently in maintenance treatment. My passion is providing a voice to cancer patients and caregivers.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. I researched to learn more about my type of breast cancer and am currently in maintenance treatment. My passion is providing a voice to cancer patients and caregivers.
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