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Maya Begalieva is a Professor and Program Director of the Community Health Sciences MPH Program at the Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences department within the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University. She holds an MD, PhD, and MPH, with a multidisciplinary background in medicine, public health, and health systems management.
Education:
- PhD in Nuclear Medicine, Kyrgyz Research Institute of Oncology and Radiology
- MD in Internal Medicine, Kyrgyz State Medical Institute
- MPH in Health Systems Management, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Her research and teaching focus on obesity, chronic disease biology and prevention, wellness, and health promotion. She teaches courses such as Social and Behavioral Aspects of Health and Concepts of Health and Wellness at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her work integrates behavioral science with public health practice, emphasizing preventive strategies and global health equity.
Dr. Begalieva has extensive practical experience in international public health, having worked with the International Federation of Red Cross, United Nations Development Program, and served as External Affairs Officer for The World Bank. Her expertise spans program implementation, health diplomacy, and emergency relief operations.
Scientific Awards:
- 2005: Outstanding participation in the Tulane University's Off-Campus Federal Work-Study Program, Tulane University Student Employment Office
- 2004: Outstanding achievement & commitment to excellence, Tulane's Health Sciences Center & Board of Governors
- 1995: Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program Award
She has advised students and contributed to public health education and leadership development, though specific advisees are not listed. There is no indication of lab affiliations or current research grants in the provided text. Her scholarly output is accessible via her NCBI profile, though specific articles are not detailed here.
