معرفی
Monica Malta, PhD is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. Her work focuses on 2SLGBTQ+ Health, Gender-Based Violence, Community-Based Participatory Research, and Global Mental Health with specific attention to Global South populations. She has received funding from NIH, CDC, UN agencies, and Ford Foundation.
- Research Clusters:
- Global Health
- Marginalized Populations & Social Determinants of Health
- Mental Health & Addictions
Her research addresses the social and structural determinants of health outcomes among marginalized populations in Brazil, including the LGBTQ2S community, people living with HIV/AIDS, sex workers, and individuals who use drugs. She has influenced national strategies against gender-based violence, substance abuse, and transgender rights legislation in Latin America.
Recent publications analyze intersectional discrimination, digital health interventions for marginalized groups, and pandemic governance failures in Brazil. Her work bridges epidemiological research with human rights advocacy, emphasizing health equity and structural reform.
