Dr. Jesús Treviño

Biography

Dr. Jesús Treviño is an Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has an extensive background in emergency medicine and has held several leadership positions, including Medical Director of the Emergency Department and Research Coordinator for the Emergency Department Research Coordinator Program. His research interests focus on the healthcare system, injury prevention, and operational efficiency in healthcare services. Dr. Treviño previously directed the George Washington University Center for Injury Prevention & Control and has collaborated with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on public health initiatives aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities caused by aggressive driving. His expertise in firearm injury research led to his invitation to the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, where he discussed healthcare sector initiatives to prevent firearm injuries. Dr. Treviño has also worked in translational research at MD Anderson Cancer Center and has been involved in infrastructure development projects with Engineers Without Borders USA. His research employs big data analytics to understand patient behavior and needs, with the goal of developing predictive models that enhance healthcare service operations and improve patient experiences. Additionally, he studies the factors that escalate urban gun violence and the effectiveness of acoustic gunshot detection systems in urban settings.

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