Dr. Gilbert Gee

Biography

Gilbert C. Gee is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the Fielding School of Public Health at UCLA. His research interests focus on understanding the impact of racism and social determinants on health inequities within racial, ethnic, and immigrant communities. He has published extensively on topics related to stress, neighborhoods, immigration, and environmental exposures. Gee received his Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from Oberlin College, followed by a Doctorate in Health Policy Management from Johns Hopkins University and post-doctoral training in sociology at Indiana University. Over his career, he has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to public health, including the Merit Award from the National Institutes of Health and the Scientific Technical Achievement Award from the Environmental Protection Agency. As a past Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, he plays an active role in promoting research on health disparities and structural racism. He has been involved in various committees and publications aimed at addressing leading health indicators and innovative public health curricula, reflecting his commitment to educating future public health leaders.

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