John J. Librett, PhD, MPH
As a cancer survivor, Dr. Librett is a past member of the Lance Armstrong Foundation's Public Health Advisory Board, Clinical Director of the American Medical Athletic Association's Clinical Advisory Board and past chair of a White House Federal Interagency Health Council. Dr. Librett is a former health scientist with the Centers for Disease Control and Institute Clinical Conference Series in Preventive Medicine.
Dr. Librett is recognized for his leadership in preventive medicine, clinical translation and health policy. On these issues, John has worked with the White House, the US Department of Health and Human Services, the World Health Organization, the Pan American Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as governments and corporations in Eastern Europe, Central and South America, and the U.S.
While in medical school, studying epidemiology and evidence-based medicine, Dr. Librett was diagnosed with cancer. During his cancer diagnosis, John developed a deep interest in integrative medicine; including meditation and mindfulness; later attending the Soto and Rinzai Schools and becoming a member of the White Plum lineage.
Dr. Librett's health policy research has appeared in prominent industry and mass media including the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, World News Tonight and NPR's Morning Edition. He is Founder of the First Ascent Fund, President/Founder of Behavioral Science International, Founder of Survivor Healthcare, Executive Chairman of the Survivor Wellness, Chair of the Utah Cancer Action Network, Adjunct Professor, Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, and University of Utah School of Medicine and Scientist, Cancer Control & Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute.
His goal-oriented drive spills into his personal passions for outdoor recreation and athletic pursuits. Pushing the limits of the body and mind since his days as an elite competitor, it isn’t uncommon to find him gathering inspiration from a mission into mountains. Skiing and hiking provide an opportunity to summit and reflect on his own survivorship journey.
