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Professor John Moraros is Dean and Professor of the School of Science at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this, he served as Dean and Professor at the School of Health Sciences, College of the North Atlantic Doha, Qatar (2020-2022), and Dean and Professor at the Faculty of Health Studies, Brandon University, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada (2019-2020).
Professor Moraros holds an impressive academic background:
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from New Mexico State University (2007)
- M.P.H. from New Mexico State University's Department of Health Science (2004)
- M.D. from Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Facultad de Medicina (2002)
- B.A. in Biology & Interdisciplinary Studies from Queens College (1991)
As an internationally renowned leader in science, precision medicine, public health, and epidemiology, Professor Moraros integrates data analytics, evidence-based research, and community-engaged approaches to develop culturally tailored, AI-driven health interventions that address inequities. His work bridges AI, precision medicine, epidemiology, and health equity to foster transformative solutions in global health, with particular focus on minority and marginalized population health.
Professor Moraros has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, with recent work (2025) spanning genetic connections between depression and dysmenorrhea, epidemiological studies of aging and bone health, and AI applications in cancer diagnosis and treatment. His research demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration across medical, technological, and social domains.
Professor Moraros's work has received significant recognition:
- Featured in 186 news outlets globally
- Interviewed by CNN Health regarding genetic connections between period pain and depression
- Featured on BBC Sounds discussing depression and menstrual pain
- h-index of 22 with over 1,855 citations according to Scopus
Actively involved in mentoring, Professor Moraros supervises PhD students working on hepatocellular carcinoma progression and intergenerational technology transfer. He teaches SCI002 Scientific Principles and Methods and SCI003 Scientific Communication and Integrity, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches that connect his research expertise with educational objectives. As Chair of the School of Science committee at XJTLU, he continues to shape academic direction while maintaining active research collaborations across multiple institutions.
