Faculty Research Profiles: Lydia Buki

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Associate Professor, Kinesiology & Community Health

Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
224 Huff 
217 265-5491
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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

  • Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001--
  • Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, OB-GYN, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006-2007
  • Assistant Professor, Psychology, Colorado State University, 1999-2001
  • Adjunct Professor , Women's Studies, Georgetown University, 1998-1999

Activities & Honors

  • Campus Award for Excellence in Public Engagement, Office of the Chancellor, 2006
  • Member, Women's Health Initiative Committee, American Cancer Society, Illinois Division, 2005- present
  • Co-Chair, Convention Programming, Division 45, American Psychological Association, 2005-2007
  • Emerging Leader Award, American Psychological Association, Committee on Women in Psychology, 2005
  • Community Service Award, Awarded by the Section on Ethnic and Racial Diversity, Society of Counseling Psychology, American Psychological Association, 2005
  • Outstanding Faculty Award for Service, College of Education, 2005
  • Grant Reviewer, NIOSH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2005
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Counseling Psychology, 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
  • Scientist Reviewer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 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- present

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

  • Banks, M. E., Buki, L. P., Gallardo, M. E., & Yee, B. W. K. (in press). Integrative healthcare and marginalized populations. In I. Serlin (Series Ed)., Humanizing healthcare: A handbook for healthcare integration: Vol I. Mind-Body Medicine. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing.
  • Schiffner, T. A., & Buki, L. P. (2006). Latina college students’ sexual health beliefs about the human papillomavirus infection. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 12, 687-696.
  • Buki, L. P., Kogan, L. Keen, B., & Uman, P. (2005). In the midst of a hurricane: A case study of a couple living with AIDS. Journal of Counseling and Development, 83, 470-479.
  • Borrayo, E. A., Buki, L. P., & Feigal, B. M. (2005). Breast cancer detection among older Latinas: Is it worth the risk? Qualitative Health Research, 15, 1244-1263.
  • Buki, L. P., Borrayo, E. A., & Feigal, B. (2004). Are all Latinas the same? Perceived breast cancer screening barriers and facilitative conditions. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 28, 400-412.