John J. Librett

John J. Librett, MPH, PhD

Academic Information

Departments Adjunct - Family & Preventive Medicine

Divisions: Public Health

Research Interests

  • Eevidence Based Medicine
  • Cancer Survivorship
  • Implementation Science
  • Patient Reported Outcomes

I combine my expertise in evidence-based medicine and behavioral science to create and implement innovative real-world evidence clinical interventions, health services research, and health policy that provide patient centered care. On these endeavors I have collaborated with the White House, the World Health Organization, the Pan American Health Organization, and other global and national stakeholders. As a cancer survivor myself, I am passionate about supporting others on their cancer journey to live healthier and happier lives with purpose and intention.


In sum, I have more than 25 years of experience in preventive medicine, implementation science. As an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Medicine I teach evidence-based medicine and health policy. I have published multiple peer-reviewed articles, presented globally, and have received state and national awards and honors for my academic contributions and leadership.

My Research interests are:

  • Evidence-based medicine
  • Implementation Science
  • Patient Reported Outcomes
  • Cancer Survivorship

Research Statement

Nobel prize recipient Albert Szent-Gyorgyi is quoted to say, "Discovery is seeing what everybody else has seen, and thinking what nobody else has thought." To this end, my research is focuses on building models, frameworks, policy, programs, and products specifically purposed to improve rapid access, delivery, and adoption of existing health and medical science by doctors and their patients.

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Librett JJ, Yore MM, Schmid TL, Kohl HW 3rd (2006). Are self-reported physical activity levels associated with perceived desirability of activity-friendly communities? Health Place, 13(3), 767-73. (Read full article)
  2. Kruger (04/2007).
  3. Collingwood T, Adcock A, Librett J (2007). YMCA hiking patterns at Rocky Mountain National Park: implications for public health. J Phys Act Health, 4(1), 87-95. (Read full article)
  4. Kruger J, Mowen AJ, Librett J (2007). Recreation, parks, and the public health agenda: developing collaborative surveillance frameworks to measure leisure time activity and active park use. J Phys Act Health, 4 Suppl 1. (Read full article)
  5. Librett J, Henderson K, Godbey G, Morrow JR Jr (2007). An introduction to parks, recreation, and public health: collaborative frameworks for promoting physical activity. J Phys Act Health, 4 Suppl 1, S1-13. (Read full article)
  6. Librett JJ, Yore MM, Schmid TL (2006). Characteristics of physical activity levels among trail users in a U.S. national sample. Am J Prev Med, 31(5), 399-405. (Read full article)
  7. Librett J (11/2006).
  8. Librett (07/2006).
  9. Librett (05/2006).
  10. Zlot AI, Librett J, Buchner D, Schmid T (2006). Environmental, transportation, social, and time barriers to physical activity. J Phys Act Health, 3(1), 15-21. (Read full article)
  11. Schmid TL, Librett J, Neiman A, Pratt M, Salmon A (2006). A framework for evaluating community-based physical activity promotion programmes in Latin America. Promot Educ, 13(2), 112-8. (Read full article)
  12. Librett J, Yore MM, Buchner DM, Schmid TL (2005). Take pride in america’s health: Volunteering as a gateway to physical activity. Am J Health Educ, 36(1), 8-13. (Read full article)
  13. Librett JJ, Yore MM, Schmid TL (2003). Local ordinances that promote physical activity: a survey of municipal policies. Am J Public Health, 93(9), 1399-403. (Read full article)
  14. DiFranza JR, Librett JJ (1999). State and federal revenues from tobacco consumed by minors. Am J Public Health, 89(7), 1106-8. (Read full article)
  15. Kumpfer K (07/1994).
  16. Librett J (11/1993).
  17. Kumpfer KL, Turner C, Hopkins R, Librett J (1993). Leadership and team effectiveness in community coalitions for the prevention of alcohol and other drug abuse. Health Educ Res, 8(3), 359-374. (Read full article)
  18. Librett (08/1993).
  19. Librett J (07/1993).
  20. Kumper C (06/1993).
  21. Kumpfer K (06/1993).