Matt Hayhurst

Matt Hayhurst is a dedicated research professional specializing in cancer epidemiology, currently serving as a Research Assistant at Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center since July 2024, focusing on colorectal cancers, early onset gastrointestinal cancers, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, thyroid cancers, and racial disparities in cancer outcomes. Prior experience includes a role as a Medical Assistant at Highlands Oncology Group and various positions at the University of Arkansas, including Senior Resident Assistant and Director of Mental Health for University of Arkansas ASG. Matt also contributed as an NCI R25E Cancer Prevention Research Fellow at MD Anderson Cancer Center under the mentorship of leading researchers. Additional background includes a stint as a John Lewis Scholar at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Matt Hayhurst holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Arkansas, completed in May 2024.