Dr. Cutrona’s research explores the impact of social networks on health and preventive behavior. She is currently funded through a Clinical and Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) K12 grant to examine the ways in which an individual’s decisions about colorectal cancer screening can impact the screening behavior of friends and family members. Dr. Cutrona’s work on adherent behaviors has included studies of electronic and nonelectronic interventions to improve adherence to cardiovascular and diabetic medications.