Dr. Miguel Pinedo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Miguel Pinedo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of Texas at Austin. He earned his Ph.D. in Public Health with a focus on Global Health from the University of California, San Diego and completed postdoctoral training at UC Berkeley. His research primarily focuses on how immigration policies, including deportations and parental deportations, shape health inequities among Latino populations. Pinedo's work investigates various aspects of substance use, mental health, and access to health services within these communities. He has contributed to numerous publications in esteemed journals, exploring topics such as barriers to substance abuse treatment for Latinos and the effects of acculturation on alcohol use. In addition, he leads the Migration Health Lab, which examines the impact of migration on health, particularly within Latino communities in Mexico, emphasizing vulnerability to substance abuse and infectious diseases. Pinedo has received several awards for his research, including the National Award for Excellence as a New Investigator from the National Hispanic Science Network and the Loan Repayment Program Award from the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-09-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Awards

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National Award for Excellence Research New Investigator

2020-01-01
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Loan Repayment Program Award

2016-01-01
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Interdisciplinary Research Training Institute Hispanic Drug Abuse Fellowship

2016-01-01
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NIAAA T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship

2015-01-01
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National Institute Drug Abuse Research Fellowship Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research

2013-01-01

Courses

HED 373: Evaluation Research Design HED 395: 7-Foundations Epidemiology HED 311: Intro Health Promotion HED 370K: 4-Pub Hlth Chllngs Us-Mx Brdr HED 370K: Publ Hlth Challngs Us/Mex Brdr HED 196: Doctoral Seminar

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.