Dr. Luisa Borrell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Luisa N. Borrell is an Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology and an Assistant Professor of Dentistry at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Her research focuses on understanding the effects of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic position, and neighborhood dynamics as social determinants of health. Dr. Borrell has extensive expertise in examining racial and ethnic health disparities, employing robust research methods to analyze large databases, surveys, and census data, including spatially linked datasets. She has made significant contributions to both theoretical and empirical studies on the experiences of Hispanic populations. Additionally, Dr. Borrell has a strong record of mentoring master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral students. She serves as the director of the Master's Program in Epidemiology and leads the Kellogg Health Scholars Program's Multidisciplinary-Disparities Track. She is also the associate director of the Robert Wood Johnson Health and Society Scholars Program at Columbia University.

Research Interests

Awards

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Health Disparities Scholar

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Calderone Junior Faculty Development Award

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Leverett Graduate Student Award

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Rackham Fellowship

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National Research Service Award-Fellowship

Requirements for Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution One semester of college-level mathematics (Algebra or above) One semester of introductory Biology Evidence of quantitative and analytical ability
Application Checklist
  • SOPHAS Online Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement (500-1000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Quantitative & Analytical Assessment
Specialization Notes

Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Science (MS) options available. GRE is optional for Fall 2026.