{"id":1207,"date":"2025-10-07T16:06:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T20:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/healthsciences\/?page_id=1207"},"modified":"2026-01-16T11:13:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:13:50","slug":"testicular-cancer-research-collaborative","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/healthsciences\/testicular-cancer-research-collaborative\/","title":{"rendered":"Testicular Cancer Research Collaborative"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760105497837{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 140px !important;background: #5A5A5A url(https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2025\/10\/Testicular-Cancer-Research-Collaborative2.jpg?id=1226) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mb-4&#8243;][vc_row][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1527858038636{padding-right: 80px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode mainHomeTitle\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\tTesticular Cancer Research Collaborative\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode mainHomeSubtitle\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n\t\t\t\tUCF Department of Health Sciences\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528478285673{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #fecb2f !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528478351304{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528478366376{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\t\t<nav class=\"sections-menu-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"navbar navbar-toggleable-md navbar-light bg-primary sections-menu\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"navbar-toggler collapsed ml-auto\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sections-menu\" aria-controls=\"#sections-menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Toggle navigation\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"navbar-toggler-text\">Skip to Section<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"navbar-toggler-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"navbar-collapse collapse\" id=\"sections-menu\" data-selector=\".auto-section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"nav navbar-nav\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/nav>\n\t[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html]JTNDc2VjdGlvbiUyMGlkJTNEJTIyb3ZlcnZpZXclMjIlMjBjbGFzcyUzRCUyMmF1dG8tc2VjdGlvbiUyMiUyMGRhdGEtc2VjdGlvbi1saW5rLXRpdGxlJTNEJTIyT3ZlcnZpZXclMjIlMjByb2xlJTNEJTIycmVnaW9uJTIyJTIwYXJpYS1sYWJlbCUzRCUyMk92ZXJ2aWV3JTIyJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode heading-underline\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\tOverview\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738857544729{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1759867385895{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]The Testicular Cancer Research Collaborative (TCRC) is dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving outcomes in testicular cancer and men\u2019s health. 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He guides the team\u2019s strategic vision and ensures that research translates into meaningful outcomes for patients, providers, and the broader public.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Kamalie Thomas, MS(c)<\/strong><br \/>\nResearch Coordinator<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sydney Martinez, MS(c)<\/strong><br \/>\nResearch Coordinator<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Paola Rodrigues-Grisales, MPH<\/strong><br \/>\nGrant Support Specialist<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ashley Malvita, MS(c)<\/strong><br \/>\nResearch Assistant<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Erika Brandt, BS(c)<\/strong><br \/>\nResearch Assistant<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Khushi Chauhan, BS(c)<\/strong><br \/>\nResearch Assistant<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763145080828{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #F2F2F2 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526490834961{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526490955943{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode heading-underline\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\tFunded Study\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526490834961{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1526490955943{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Feasibility of the Physical Activity and Connectivity for Testicular Cancer Survivors (PACT) Program&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:26px|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763144987194{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The PACT study, led by Dr. Michael J. Rovito in collaboration with Dr. Keith Brazendale at the University of Central Florida, investigates how physical activity can enhance health and quality of life among testicular cancer survivors. Funded by a $238,919 grant from the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund, this ongoing project combines an intervention study with a comprehensive literature review to better understand the role of physical activity in improving survivorship outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Intervention participants receive a Fitbit, personalized exercise guidance, motivational text messages, and access to virtual support group sessions. 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In addition to contributing to collective body of knowledge in a given field, presenting original data at conferences is a fun way for the lab&#8217;s students to enhance their self-confidence and network with other scientists.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;white&#8221; style=&#8221;dotted&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=&#8221;modern&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; color=&#8221;black&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; no_fill_content_area=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;2025&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;2025&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;yellow-textlinks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><u>Murphy M<\/u>, Kirby A, De Blasio F, McCarthy M, Shiely F, Hegarty F, Davoren M, Harrington J, Shorter G, Murphy D, O\u2019Mahony B, Cooke E, <strong>Rovito MJ<\/strong>, Robertson S, Fitzgerald S, O Connor A; O Riordan M; Saab M. (2025). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s41669-025-00571-5\">Cost Benefit Analysis of the Enhancing Men\u2019s Awareness of Testicular diseases (E-MAT) Feasibility Trial: A Virtual Reality Experience to Increase Testicular Knowledge and Self-Examination among Male Athletes<\/a>. <em>PharmacoEconomics.<\/em><em>-Open<\/em>, 1-12 https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s41669-025-00571-5 (IF:4.4)<\/li>\n<li><u>Bekele D<\/u>, Mensah K, <strong>Rovito MJ<\/strong>. (2025). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4148\/2572-1836.1273\">Testicular cancer and testicular self-examination: Knowledge, attitude, and practice among university students in Ghana<\/a>. <em>Health Behavior Research<\/em>. <em>8<\/em>(2) https:\/\/doi.org\/10.4148\/2572-1836.1273 (IF:0.4)<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Brazendale K, Gibson S, Martinez S, Fairman C, Badolato C, Lyon T, Baird B, Langan J, Leslie MK*. (2025). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/17562872251322658\">Physical Activity and Testicular Cancer Survivorship Health-Related Quality of Life: A Scoping Review. <\/a><em>Therapeutic Advances in Urology.<\/em> 17 https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/17562872251322658 (IF:2.6)<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Martinez S*, Thomas K*, Chauhan K*, Gibson S*. (2025). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/15579883241309039\">Women, Men, and Cancer Survivorship: A Commentary on Current Data and Possible Underlying Issues<\/a>. <em>American Journal of Men\u2019s Health.<\/em>19(1) https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/15579883241309039 (IF:2.1)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;2024&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;2024&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;yellow-textlinks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><u>Shiely F<\/u>, Cooke E, McCarthy M, Dahly D, Harrington J, Shorter G, Davoren M, Hegarty J, Murphy A, Kirby A, Murphy D, Robertson R, <strong>Rovito MJ<\/strong>, Fitzgerald S, O\u2019Connor A, O\u2019Riordan M, Saab M. (2024). Using X, Facebook QR codes to optimize recruitment to a feasibility trial Enhancing Men\u2019s Awareness of Testicular Diseases (E-MAT) in a cluster randomized Study Within a Trial (SWAT): Lessons learned. <em>F1000Research<\/em>\u00a02024,\u00a013:235 https:\/\/doi.org\/10.12688\/f1000research.1456823.1<\/li>\n<li><u>Saab M<\/u>, McCarthy M, Davoren M, Shetty V, Shiely F, Harrington J, Shorter G, Murphy D, O&#8217;Mahony B, Cooke E, Murphy A, Kirby A, <strong>Rovito MJ<\/strong>, Robertson S, Fitzgerald S, O&#8217;Connor A, O&#8217;Riordan M, Hegarty J,\u00a0 Dahly D. (2024).\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1371\/journal.pone.0307426\">Enhancing men&#8217;s awareness of testicular diseases (E-MAT) using virtual reality: A randomized pilot feasibility study and mixed method process evaluation<\/a>.\u00a0<em>PLoS one<\/em>.<em>19<\/em>(7), e0307426. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1371\/journal.pone.0307426 (IF:2.9)<\/li>\n<li><u>Saab M<\/u>, McCarthy M, Shetty V, O\u2019Donovan M, Flynn A, Davoren M, Goulding R, Kirby A, Robertson S, Shorter G, Murphy D, <strong>Rovito MJ<\/strong>, Shiely F, Hegarty J. (2024). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/hex.14100\">Co-Design and Launch of \u201cOn the Ball\u201d: An Inclusive Community-Based \u201cTesticular Awareness\u201d Campaign<\/a>. <em>Health Expectations.27<\/em>(3):e14100 https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/hex.14100 (IF:3.0)<\/li>\n<li><u>Saab M<\/u>, Shetty V, McCarthy M, Davoren M, Flynn A, Kirby A, Robertson S, Shorter G, Murphy D, <strong>Rovito MJ<\/strong>, Shiely F, Hegarty J. (2024). Promoting \u201ctesticular awareness\u201d: Co-design of an inclusive campaign using the world caf\u00e9 methodology. <em>Health Expectations. 27<\/em>(1), e13898 (IF:3.0)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;2023&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;2023&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;yellow-textlinks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Allen K, Perez A, Albaladejo F, Craycraft M. (2023). Humor-based messaging in testicular cancer awareness campaigns: Helpful or harmful? A comparative critical review. <em>American Journal of Mens Health<\/em>. <em>17<\/em>(6)<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Dworkin S, Allen K, Rovito KE, Martinez S. (2023). Psychometric Properties of the Adolescent and Young Adult Men \u2013 Health Indicators Scale (AYAM-HIS). <em>Health Behavior Research<\/em>. <em>6<\/em>(4), 5<\/li>\n<li><u>Saab M<\/u>, Davoren M, Murphy A, Murphy D, Cooke E, Landers M, Fitzgerald S, Richardson N, <strong>Rovito MJ<\/strong>, Von Wagner C, Murphy, M, Dahly D, Hegarty J. (2023). Promoting men\u2019s awareness, self-examination, and help-seeking for testicular disorders: A systematic review of interventions. [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]. <em>HRB Open Research <\/em>1:16<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;More&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;More&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;yellow-textlinks&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Allen K, Nangia A, Craycraft M, Cary C, Lutz M, Lyon T, Tomscic A, Baird B, Welch G, Alcantara A. (2022). A call to action to review the USPSTF\u2019s recommendation for testicular self-examination. <em>American Journal of Mens Health<\/em>. <em>16<\/em>(5), 1-6<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Craycraft M, Adams WB, Maresca M, Cary C, Saab MM, Gooljar C, Martinez S, Abu Zanet R. (2022). A cross-sectional analysis of testicular cancer symptom recognition and stage of diagnosis. <em>American Journal of Men\u2019s Health. 16<\/em>(3), 1-8.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Adams WB, Craycraft M, Gooljar C, Maresca M, Guelmes J, Gallelli A. (2021). The Association between Testicular Self-Examination and Stages of Testicular Cancer Diagnosis: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. <em>Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology<\/em>. <em>11<\/em>(1), 41-47.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Bruzzone A, Lee E, Lopez-Castillo H, Talton W, Taliaferro L, Falk D. (2021). Assessing Health-Related Quality of Life Among Survivors of Testicular Cancer: An Appraisal of Study Quality. <em>American Journal of Men&#8217;s Health.15<\/em>(1), 1-11.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Craycraft M, Talton W, Maresca M. (2021). So, now what?: Reflections upon socioeconomic factors, testicular cancer, and health care accessibility. <em>Cancer<\/em>. <em>127<\/em>(8), 1345-1346.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Taylor S, Craycraft M, Lockwood R, Adams W. (2019). Testicular Cancer Incidence and Mortality within Rural and Urban Regions. <em>Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology<\/em>. <em>9<\/em>(2), 202-207.<\/li>\n<li><u>Saab M<\/u>, Davoren M, Murphy A, Murphy D, Cooke E, Landers M, Fitzgerald S, Richardson N, <strong>Rovito MJ<\/strong>, Von Wagner C, Murphy, M, Dahly D, Hegarty J. (2018). Promoting men\u2019s awareness, self-examination, and help-seeking for testicular disorders: A systematic review of interventions. <em>HRB Open Research<\/em>, 1:16.<\/li>\n<li>Fadich A, Giorgianni S, <strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Adams WB*, Stephenson C, Mesa-Morales F, Sparkes J. (2018<em>)<\/em>. USPSTF Testicular examination nomination &#8211; Self-examinations and examinations in a clinical setting. <em>American Journal of Men\u2019s Health. 12<\/em>(5), 1510-1516.<\/li>\n<li>Adams WB, <strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Craycraft M. (2018). The connection between testicular cancer, minority males, and Planned Parenthood. <em>American Journal of Men\u2019s Health. 12<\/em>(5), 1774- 1783.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Leone JE, Cavayero, CT. (2018). &#8216;Off-label\u2019 usage of testicular self-examination (TSE): Benefits beyond cancer detection. <em>American Journal of Men\u2019s Health<\/em>. <em>12<\/em>(3), 505 \u2013513.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Manjelievskaia J, Leone JE, Lutz M, Cavayero C, Perlman D. (2018). Recommendations for treating males: An ethical rationale for the inclusion of testicular self-examination (TSE) in a standard of care. <em>American Journal of Men\u2019s Health. <\/em><em>12<\/em>(3), 539-545.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Gordon TF, Bass SB, DuCette J, Tierney A*, Coles N*. (2018). Developing the \u2018Control Identity\u2019 typology to create more effective testicular health promotional messaging. <em>American Journal of Men\u2019s Health. <\/em><em>12<\/em>(3), 546-555.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>. (2018). Performing testicular self-examination, driving automobiles, and anxiety: What is the logical link? <em>American Journal of Men\u2019s Health<\/em>. <em>12<\/em>(3), 594-596.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong><strong>. <\/strong>(2016). Eclipsed by the prostate: Expanding testicular cancer scholarship through years of potential life lost and economic productivity. <em>American Journal of Men\u2019s Health<\/em>. <em>11<\/em>(3), 674 \u2013677.<\/li>\n<li>Talton, Lindner H, <strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>. (2016). Increasing urologic care ratios: Implications of male patient care in Florida. <em>American Journal of Men\u2019s Health<\/em>. <em>12<\/em>(6), 2029-2036.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Manjelievskaia J, Leone JE, Lutz M, Nangia A. (2016). From &#8216;D&#8217; to &#8216;I&#8217;: A critique of the current United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendation for testicular cancer screening. <em>Preventive Medicine Reports<\/em>. <em>3<\/em>, 361-366.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Cavayero CT*, Leone JE, Harlin S. (2015). Interventions promoting testicular self-examination (TSE) performance: A systematic review. <em>American Journal of Men\u2019s Health<\/em>. <em>9<\/em>(6), 506-18.<\/li>\n<li><u>Leone JE<\/u>, <strong>Rovito MJ<\/strong>. (2013). \u201cNormative Content\u201d and health inequity enculturation: A logic model of men\u2019s health advocacy. <em>American Journal of Men\u2019s Health. 7<\/em>(3), 243-54.<\/li>\n<li><strong><u>Rovito MJ<\/u><\/strong>, Gordon TF, Bass SB, DuCette J. (2011). 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