Radon on the Radar: Nurses, Communities, and the Fight to Prevent Lung Cancer with Stacy Stanifer and host, Dr. Lisa Beasley
August 26, 2026
In this episode of Voices from the Nursing Frontline, host Dr. Lisa Beasley speaks with Dr. Stacy Stanifer, assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, about her journey from oncology nursing to cancer prevention and environmental health research. Dr. Stanifer discusses the often-overlooked connection between radon exposure and lung cancer and the importance of increasing public awareness about testing and mitigation.
The conversation highlights Radon on the RADAR, a community-engaged research initiative that trains residents as citizen scientists and partners with communities to increase home radon testing. Dr. Stanifer explains how community members helped researchers understand local communication networks, develop effective messaging, interpret findings, and create sustainable programs through public libraries.