Elizabeth Alvarez

Elizabeth Alvarez is an Associate Professor at McMaster University's Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact. With dual expertise in family medicine and public health, she holds an MD from Medical College of Ohio, MPH from Northwest Ohio Consortium for Public Health, and PhD in Health Policy from McMaster University. Her research focuses on policy analysis, knowledge translation, and health behavior change across lifespans.

Her work addresses critical areas in

• Health policy
• Aging populations
• Community mobility interventions
• Global health systems
• Pandemic response

through mixed methods and qualitative frameworks. Recent publications examine HIV drug resistance, child drowning in Bangladesh, and digital health solutions for public safety personnel.

Alvarez actively teaches graduate courses in

• Population health policy
• Health behavior theories
• Professional development

while maintaining clinical relevance through her CMCBT certification. She serves as instructor for PUBHLTH 703, 709, and 717 courses across recent academic years.