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Aresha Martinez-Cardoso is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on the intersection of social inequality and human health, investigating how these factors influence the health outcomes of racialized groups and immigrants. She employs a blend of theoretical perspectives from the social sciences along with epidemiological methods to explore the complex dynamics shaping population health. Her work aims to understand the deeply embedded social inequities within the nation's culture and their implications for health. Dr. Martinez-Cardoso is actively involved in various research projects, including studies on social determinants of health and health selection drivers in migration. She has contributed to publications in esteemed journals such as the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health and Current Diabetes Reports, where she examines diabetes management among immigrant populations and the impacts of public health practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her dedication to mentoring undergraduates and graduates is evident in her lab, where she collaborates with a diverse team to further these critical studies on public health disparities.
Department of Philosophy