Dr. Luis Martinez Juarez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Luis Martinez Juarez is a Mexican physician and global health expert affiliated with the University of Manchester. He holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Liverpool and a Doctorate in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. His career focuses on advancing health equity and improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations through research, policy advocacy, and education. He has served in leadership roles, including Director of Operations for Community Programs at Partners Health Mexico, where he implemented community-based health programs in resource-limited settings. In collaboration with the Carlos Slim Foundation, he participated in a multidisciplinary response to the COVID-19 crisis, contributing to the establishment of a temporary COVID-19 hospital in Mexico City. His research on COVID-19 and Long-COVID has resulted in numerous publications in high-impact journals, emphasizing innovative strategies to address health crises. He actively advocates for global health as a representative of civil society at the United Nations, promoting equitable health policies and social justice initiatives. Currently, he serves as the Honorary Director of the Global & Humanitarian Health Chapter of the Mexican Society of Public Health, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among global health stakeholders. His commitment to research is demonstrated by an extensive publication record, including 30 peer-reviewed articles and books, with recent works exploring the connections between Buddhist principles and modern psychology, as well as the role of compassion in healthcare.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Global Health, Humanitarian Conflict Response Institute • Manchester

Teaching and conducting research in global health and humanitarian issues.

Researcher

2025-02-11 — Present

Center for Global Health Equity, University of Michigan • Michigan

Conducting research on global health equity.

Consultant

2024-01-01 — Present

Implementation Sciences Research, Medical Mission Network •

Providing consultancy in implementation science and research.

Researcher

2023-01-01 — Present

Johns Hopkins University •

Engaged in research related to global health.

Director

2019-01-01 — Present

Global Health Chapter, Mexican Society of Public Health •

Leading the Global Health chapter and promoting collaboration in public health.

Awards

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Scientific Dissemination Prize

2024-11-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.