Interview with Lauren McCauley-Hixenbaugh
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Lauren McCauley-Hixenbaugh, Fairmont State Alumna
Current Profession: Program Manager- WVUCI Mobile Cancer Screening Program
Spotlight Segment: 09/24/2025
Lauren McCauley-Hixenbaugh serves as the Program Manager for the WVUCI Mobile Cancer Screening Program. Since joining the Cancer Prevention and Control team at West Virginia University in 2018, she has successfully managed the West Virginia State Cancer Coalition, Mountains of Hope, and the WV Lung Cancer Project. Lauren’s professional focus centers on the prevention and early detection of lung and breast cancer, ensuring that accessible and affirming care is available to all West Virginians.
In addition to her management role, Lauren conducts population-based cancer research and is a driving force behind innovation in mobile healthcare. She showcases her work on national and international platforms, presenting on mobile healthcare and research at various conferences. Furthermore, she is actively involved in the state-based initiatives for the National Lung Cancer Round Table and the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Community Exchange Advisory Committee, among numerous other boards and committees.
Lauren holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from Fairmont State University. Born and raised in North Central West Virginia, she is a proud West Virginian who currently resides in Fairmont, WV, with her husband, Rusty, and their daughter, Adalyn.