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Arelis Moore, Ph.D., M.D., M.P.H., M.Ed., is an Associate Professor of Spanish and International Health at Clemson University’s Department of Languages, with an interdisciplinary appointment in Community Health. She holds affiliations with the College of Arts and Humanities and previously served in the School of Medicine at the Ibero-American University (UNIBE). Her work bridges medical epidemiology, social sciences, and global health equity.
Education:
- Ph.D. International Family & Community Studies (Clemson University, 2011)
- M.Ed. Higher Education (UNIBE, 2006)
- M.P.H. Public Health (Santo Domingo Autonomous University, 1996)
- M.D. Medicine (Santiago Technological University, 1990)
Research Focus: Dr. Moore specializes in health disparities research, focusing on social determinants of health in underrepresented populations in the U.S. and Latin America. Her work emphasizes community-based participatory research (CBPR), culturally adapted health interventions, and policy advocacy to address systemic inequities. Key areas include:
- Latinx health equity in the U.S. and Caribbean
- Global health systems strengthening in low-resource communities
- Health technology innovation for diabetes management
- Childhood obesity prevention through community partnerships
Notable Achievements:
- Recipient of Clemson’s 2025 Outstanding Service Award and 2023 Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award
- Inducted into Dominican Republic’s National Scientific Career (2019)
- Lead over 20 international research projects with PAHO, CDC, and WHO
- Developed a culturally adapted diabetes management app for Dominican adolescents
Grants & Collaborations:
- NSF-funded Tigers Advance gender equity initiative (2016–2019)
- CDC-partnered Building Healthier Communities program
- Collaborations with UNICEF, USAID, and Pan-American Health Organization
Labs/Teams: Leads the Clemson Global Health Research Group, focusing on cross-cultural partnerships to address health inequities in Latin America and the U.S. South. Active in the Building Healthier Communities initiative targeting low-resource communities.
