Daniel Bernal Serrano

Daniel Bernal Serrano is an Adjunct Researcher at the School of Social Sciences and Government, Tecnológico de Monterrey, specializing in public health policy and government systems with a regional focus on Mexico and Latin America. His work bridges clinical medicine, health systems analysis, and social determinants of health.

Education:

• Specialty in Internal Medicine, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
• MSc Health Policy, Planning and Financing, University of London
• Master of Science, University of London
• Master's Degree in Humanistic Studies, Programas en Línea
• Surgeon, Tecnológico de Monterrey

Research Interests: Dr. Bernal-Serrano's work centers on health policy evaluation, obesity epidemiology, and pandemic response systems. He investigates government interventions in Mexican public health, particularly childhood obesity trends, rural maternal care experiences, and community-led pandemic measures. His research integrates structural competency frameworks and examines digital health information ecosystems.

Publication Trends: His 2020-2025 publications reveal consistent focus on Mexican health systems through mixed-methods studies. Key themes include obesity policy impacts (40% of output), pandemic response innovations (30%), and health equity gaps in Latin America (20%). He frequently publishes in The Lancet family and BMC journals using systematic reviews, qualitative analysis, and interrupted time series methodologies.

Scientific Awards:

• Mexican Researcher Certification - Candidate

Advising and Grants: No student advisement or grant information was disclosed in source materials. His research demonstrates institutional collaboration with Mexican public health agencies and international consortia.

Labs and Teams: Expertise aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals initiatives (SDG 3, 9, 1, 10) but specific research teams or laboratories were not referenced.