Dr. Adolfo Cuevas

Associate Professor

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Biography

Adolfo G. Cuevas, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at New York University’s School of Global Public Health. He co-directs the BioSocial Research Initiative (BSRI), focusing on how psychosocial stressors influence health throughout the lifespan. His research employs a combination of epidemiological, psychological, and biological approaches to understand these relationships. Currently, Dr. Cuevas leads NIH-funded projects worth $7 million, which assess the impact of psychosocial stressors on biological dysregulation. His work has been recognized in leading journals such as Annals of Internal Medicine and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and has garnered attention from media outlets like Forbes and NPR. Dr. Cuevas has received several honors, including the Herbert Weiner Early Career Award and the Diversity Scholar Award from the Nutrition Obesity Research Center at Harvard University. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at Tufts University and has earned his PhD and MS in Applied Psychology from Portland State University, followed by postdoctoral training at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Tufts University • Medford, MA

Conducted research and taught courses on Race, Culture, and Society.

Awards

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Herbert Weiner Early Career Award

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Diversity Scholar Award

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40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health Award

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.