Maria Magdalena Llabre

Maria Magdalena Llabre is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences. She serves as Director of the Biobehavioral Statistics division within the Behavioral Medicine Research Center and holds the Cooper Fellow title. Her research focuses on quantitative psychology, applied statistics, and health disparities in Hispanic/Latino populations.

Her work examines psychosocial factors affecting cardiovascular health, metabolic health outcomes, and epigenetic aging. Notable projects include the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL), analyzing socioeconomic status, adverse childhood experiences, and genomic ancestry's impact on health.

Key awards include the Cooper Fellow distinction. She has authored/co-authored over 200 publications across peer-reviewed journals like Gut Microbes, Journal of Affective Disorders, and Circulation, with a focus on stress management, hypertension, and culturally tailored health interventions.

Her research integrates statistical methodologies with public health priorities, addressing disparities in chronic disease prevalence and treatment accessibility among underserved populations.