Lorenzo Cohen

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology, Reed College, 1987
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Medical Psychology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 1993
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical and Clinical Psychology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 1994

Ph.D. Thesis Title:
"The Efficacy of Preparation, Distraction, and Information on Decreasing the Stress Response"

• Director, Integrative Medicine Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Professor, Department of General Oncology and Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Distinguished Clinical Professor, Fudan University Cancer Hospital, Shanghai, China
• Founding Member and Past President, Society for Integrative Oncology

• Integrative Medicine Interventions in Oncology: Researching the efficacy of integrative therapies, such as yoga and acupuncture, in improving quality of life and clinical outcomes for cancer patients.

1. A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Yoga in Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiotherapy
Journal: Journal of Clinical Oncology
Authors: Cohen L, Chandwani K, Perkins G, et al.
2. External Qigong Therapy for Women with Breast Cancer Prior to Surgery
Journal: Integrative Cancer Therapies
Authors: Cohen L, Chen Z, Arun B, et al.
3. Presurgical Stress Management Improves Postoperative Immune Function in Men with Prostate Cancer Undergoing Radical Prostatectomy
Journal: Psychosomatic Medicine
Authors: Cohen L, Parker PA, Vence L, et al.

PMID: 39648803.
2. Development and Testing of a Communication Intervention to Improve Chronic Pain Management in Primary Care: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial
Journal: Clinical Journal of Pain, 2022; 38(10):620-631.
Authors: Henry SG, Fenton JJ, Campbell CI, Sullivan M, Weinberg G, Naz H, Graham WM, Dossett ML, Kravitz RL.
PMID: 36037051; PMCID: PMC9481730.
3. A New Era for Mind-Body Medicine
Journal: New England Journal of Medicine, 2020; 382(15):1390-1391.
Authors: Dossett ML, Fricchione GL, Benson H.
PMID: 32268025; PMCID: PMC7486127.

1. Integrative Oncology for Better Outcomes
Publication: Oncology Times
Author: Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D.
Description: Discusses the role of complementary therapies in enhancing cancer treatment outcomes.
2. Mind-Body Approaches in Cancer Care
Publication: MD Anderson Blog
Author: Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D.
Description: Explores the scientific basis of mind-body practices for cancer patients.

1. Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six
Authors: Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., and Alison Jefferies, M.Ed.
Publisher: Viking, 2018
Description: A guide on lifestyle changes to reduce cancer risk and improve health.
2. Integrative Oncology: Incorporating Complementary Medicine into Conventional Cancer Care
Editors: Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., and Dr. Barrie Cassileth
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2008
Description: Explores how integrative therapies complement conventional cancer treatments.

• International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Award Ceremony, Shanghai Municipality
• Society for Integrative Oncology Annual Conferences
• Lectures at Fudan University Cancer Hospital, Shanghai, China