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Dr. Adrian Aguilera is an Associate Professor at UC Berkeley's School of Social Welfare and a Professor at UCSF's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. He directs the Digital Health Equity and Access Lab (dHEAL) and previously led the Latinx Center of Excellence in Behavioral Health, focusing on technology-based interventions for marginalized populations.
- NIH-funded researcher in digital health equity
- Expert in machine learning applications for mental health
- Developed HealthySMS platform for text-based interventions
- Co-PI of DIAMANTE project for diabetes/depression
- Licensed clinical psychologist at San Francisco General Hospital
- Awarded NHLBI PRIDE fellowship and Robert Wood Johnson grant
His research bridges digital health, implementation science, and health disparities through projects like MoodText and StayWell at Home. He combines user-centered design with AI to create culturally responsive interventions for Latinx communities, emphasizing accessibility and telehealth expansion during pandemic contexts.
Scientific Contributions:
- Over 25 peer-reviewed publications
- Pioneered SMS-based CBT delivery
- Advocated for digital inclusion in mental healthcare
- Integrated machine learning into behavioral interventions
- Developed frameworks for health equity in mHealth
- Authored book chapters on culturally informed practices
Current projects focus on adaptive learning algorithms for diabetes/depression comorbidity, stress reduction apps for people of color, and telehealth policy analysis. His work addresses socioeconomic barriers through automated systems while maintaining clinical rigor in public sector settings.
