She received her PhD in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. She also earned a MA in Social Service Administration from The University of Chicago. Dr. Noel’s research seeks to understand the impact of social and economic factors on cancer treatment practices for vulnerable populations, especially those living in residentially isolated and low-SES communities. She collaborates with community and academic partners to create and implement both clinic-based and community-based interventions aimed at reducing barriers to the delivery and receipt of quality breast cancer services.