John J. Librett

John J. Librett, MPH, PhD

Academic Information

Departments Adjunct - Family & Preventive Medicine

Divisions: Public Health

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. Kumper, C (06/1993). Partnerships for the Prevention of Alcohol and other Drug Abuse. Journal of Health Education Research, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp.359374.
  2. Kumpfer, K (07/1994). Kumpfer K, Harrison SR., & Librett, JJ. (1994). Community Attitudes and Needs Assessment Survey. University of Utah Press.
  3. Librett J (11/2006). Librett J, Yore M, Schmid T. (2006). Do physical activity levels predict demand for activityfriendly ommunities? Health & Place. 8(24).
  4. Kruge (2007).
  5. Libret (2006).
  6. Librett, (1993).
  7. Libret (2006).
  8. Libret (1993).
  9. Kumpfer, (1993).
  10. Librett, (1993).
  11. Librett JJ, Yore MM, Schmid T (2006). Characteristics of physical activity levels among trail users in a U.S. national sample. American journal of preventive medicine, 31(5), 399-405. (Read full article)
  12. Librett JJ, Yore MM, Schmid TL, Kohl HW 3r (2007). Are self-reported physical activity levels associated with perceived desirability of activity-friendly communities?. Health & place, 13(3), 767-73. (Read full article)
  13. Librett J, Henderson K, Godbey G, Morrow JR J (2007). An introduction to parks, recreation, and public health: collaborative frameworks for promoting physical activity. Journal of physical activity & health, 4 Suppl 1, S1-13. (Read full article)
  14. Schmid TL, Librett J, Neiman A, Pratt M, Salmon (2006). A framework for evaluating community-based physical activity promotion programmes in Latin America. Promotion & education, 13(2), 112-8. (Read full article)
  15. Librett JJ, Yore MM, Schmid T (2003). Local ordinances that promote physical activity: a survey of municipal policies. American journal of public health, 93(9), 1399-403. (Read full article)
  16. DiFranza JR, Librett J (1999). State and federal revenues from tobacco consumed by minors. American journal of public health, 89(7), 1106-8. (Read full article)
  17. Kruger J,Mowen AJ,Librett (2007). Recreation, parks, and the public health agenda: developing collaborative surveillance frameworks to measure leisure time activity and active park use. Journal of physical activity & health, 4 Suppl 1, (Read full article)
  18. Collingwood T,Adcock A,Librett (2007). YMCA hiking patterns at Rocky Mountain National Park: implications for public health. Journal of physical activity & health, 4(1), 87-95. (Read full article)
  19. Zlot AI,Librett J,Buchner D,Schmid (2006). Environmental, transportation, social, and time barriers to physical activity. Journal of physical activity & health, 3(1), 15-21. (Read full article)
  20. Librett J,Yore MM,Buchner DM,Schmid T (2005). Take pride in america's health: Volunteering as a gateway to physical activity. American journal of health education, 36(1), 8-13. (Read full article)
  21. Kumpfer KL,Turner C,Hopkins R,Librett (1993). Leadership and team effectiveness in community coalitions for the prevention of alcohol and other drug abuse. Health education research, 8(3), 359-374. (Read full article)