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Luisa N Borrell

Distinguished Professor

Prof. Borrell is a social epidemiologist with a research interest in race, ethnicity, socioeconomic position, and neighborhood effects as social determinants of health. She specializes in studying the Hispanic/Latino population and has mentored numerous students and fellows. She holds fellowships in the American College of Epidemiology and the New York Academy of Medicine, and currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Preventive Medicine and Preventive Medicine Reports.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Epidemiological Science, University of Michigan
  • D.D.S. in Dental Surgery, Columbia University
  • M.P.H. in Public Health, Columbia University

Research Interests

Social determinants of health; Health inequities; Racism and racial/ethnic discrimination; Hispanic/Latino health; Research methods

Publications