Carlos Castillo-Salgado

Carlos Castillo-Salgado is a Professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, jointly affiliated with the School of Medicine. He holds primary and joint appointments in the Department of Epidemiology, Population, Family and Reproductive Health, and Health Policy and Management. His work spans epidemiological methodology, public health surveillance, and global health policy.

• DrPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 1987
• MPH, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 1981
• MD, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 1978
• JD, University of Guadalajara, 1972

His research focuses on epidemiological methods, geographic information systems in health, measuring health inequalities, urban health metrics, and public health intelligence. He is a pioneer in applying GIS to public health and has led major initiatives in health surveillance across Latin America.

Recent publications (2023–2025) highlight his continued engagement in global public health challenges, including COVID-19, vaccine hesitancy, AI in triage, and health inequities in urban settings. His work emphasizes data integration, equity, and policy-relevant research, particularly in Mexico and South America.

• The Latino Caucus’ Distinguished Nationally Known Health Professional Award 2019
• Distinguished Alumnus Award, Johns Hopkins University, 2017
• Golden Apple Award, 2017–2018
• PAHO/WHO Director's Award for Outstanding Performance, 1996
• OTHLI Award Medal from the Government of Mexico, 1999
• Numerary Member, National Academy of Medicine of Mexico, 2017

Dr. Castillo-Salgado is a dedicated educator, recognized with multiple teaching and mentoring awards, including the AMTRA Award. He led impactful projects such as the NASA-funded integration of Earth science data into PAHO decision support systems and the "Brasilia Without Borders" executive leadership program. His career includes high-level service at PAHO/WHO, where he achieved the P6 professional rank—the highest in the UN system—demonstrating sustained leadership in global health.

He is actively involved in collaborative research networks across Latin America and has contributed to major public health initiatives, including health impact assessments and strategic planning for national health systems.