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Marcia Castro is a Professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, specializing in demography, spatial analysis, and vector-borne diseases. Her research focuses on epidemiological trends, health systems in Brazil, and the impact of climate and pandemics on disease transmission.
- Key areas: Malaria, Tuberculosis, Maternal/Child Health, and Climate Change
- Current projects include analyzing global health trends and evaluating health policy resilience
Research Interests: Dr. Castro combines demographic methods with spatial modeling to study infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries. Her work addresses health equity, disease surveillance, and the interplay between environmental factors and health outcomes. She leads studies on malaria transmission dynamics, tuberculosis treatment gaps, and maternal care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil.
Scientific Awards:
- Leshner Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Advising and Grants: While specific advisees are not listed, her work involves mentoring students in global health and epidemiology. She has secured grants for research on malaria vector genomics, tuberculosis care cascades, and pandemic-related health disparities.
