Alberto F. Vallejo

Alberto F. Vallejo, PhD, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, with a focus on medical education and clinical research. He serves as Director of Didactic Education for the Primary Care Physician Program. Dr. Vallejo holds a BS in Cell Molecular Biology (Humboldt State University, 1998), MS in Kinesiology (CSUN, 2001), and PhD in Biokinesiology from USC (2005). He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Medicine at Keck School of Medicine (2005-2007).

• Education:
• Bachelor of Science: Humboldt State University (1998)
• Master of Science: California State University, Northridge (2001)
• PhD: University of Southern California (2005)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship: Keck School of Medicine (2005-2007)

His research focuses on metabolic disorders (diabetes, obesity, sarcopenia), exercise interventions, and aging populations. He has over 15 years of clinical experience in cardiology, spinal cord injury, and osteoporosis care, primarily serving underserved communities. His publications emphasize clinical applications of exercise physiology and healthcare technology validation.

Dr. Vallejo has taught at the university level for over a decade, including six years at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. His work bridges laboratory research (muscle physiology, metabolic pathways) with clinical practice, emphasizing translational medicine.