معرفی
Dr. Fernando A. Wagner is a Professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work with over 45 years of research experience in the US and Mexico. His work focuses on developing community-based participatory interventions to promote wellness and public mental health through epidemiological approaches.
Education includes:
- Doctor of Science (DSc) in Mental Hygiene from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (1999)
- Postdoctoral training in Psychiatric Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins (2000)
- Master of Public Health (MPH) from Johns Hopkins (1993)
Research interests center on public mental health promotion, community-engaged research methods, social/psychiatric epidemiology, and health equity. His work emphasizes participatory interventions addressing substance use, violence prevention, and mental health disparities through community-academic partnerships.
Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate strong focus on: community-based interventions for substance use disorders; technology-enhanced health services; youth mental health; and environmental justice partnerships. Research consistently employs participatory methodologies and intersectionality frameworks.
Scientific awards and honors:
- Fulbright Fellowship Award
- Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship (1992-93)
- Morton Kramer Award (1998)
- WHO/CPDD/NIDA International Award (2002)
- Faculty/Investigator of the Year (2007, 2008)
- Golden Apple Award (2010)
- National Public Health Honor Society (2007)
Professional organizations: College of Problems of Drug Dependence; American Public Health Association; Maryland Public Health Association; National Hispanic Science Network.
