Dr. Cristina Gago

Biography

Cristina Gago is an Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Public Health where her research focuses on health disparities related to nutrition, specifically among low-income families and young children. She earned her PhD from Harvard University and has an MPH from the University of Southern California. Her research emphasizes the application of implementation science principles and behavior change theories in evaluating community health interventions. In previous roles, she was a postdoctoral fellow at NYU Langone's Institute for Excellence in Health Equity, conducting critical research on the barriers faced by caregivers in accessing health promotion resources through programs like Head Start and WIC. Gago's work also involves translating research findings into actionable recommendations for community practices to enhance service uptake and quality. She actively champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in her work and seeks to center the experiences of marginalized communities in her research endeavors. As an educator, she emphasizes fostering an equitable learning environment and has volunteered in various roles to inspire young students to engage with science and nutrition education.

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