Mariana Lazo

Dr. Mariana Lazo is an Associate Research Professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University, specializing in Community Health and Prevention. Her research focuses on understanding how socioeconomic and neighborhood conditions contribute to chronic liver diseases, alcohol consumption, obesity, and health disparities among Hispanic populations in Latin American countries. She employs diverse methodologies including primary data collection, secondary data analysis, systematic reviews, and clinical trials. Dr. Lazo holds an MD from the University of La Salle, Mexico, and a PhD and ScM in Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University.

Her work emphasizes racial/ethnic health disparities, urban health, and the epidemiology of metabolic diseases. Notable areas include the impact of public health policies on alcohol-related liver diseases and the social determinants of chronic illnesses. She has conducted studies in the U.S. and Latin America, addressing both domestic and international health challenges.

Dr. Lazo’s publications span liver disease epidemiology, cardiovascular health, and obesity, with a focus on marginalized populations. She has contributed to global research agendas on fatty liver disease and policy evaluations for alcohol-related health outcomes. Despite her extensive work, no specific scientific awards are listed in the provided materials.