Sandra Parisi

Sandra Parisi is a Professor of Global and Planetary Health at Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences. She leads the Professorship of Global and Planetary Health and teaches in the areas of global health, planetary health, public health strategies, and population health challenges. Her work bridges academic research, clinical practice, and international public health initiatives.

Education:

• PhD in Tropical Medicine, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (2023)
• Master of Science in International Health, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Berlin (2021)
• Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Public Health, Charité Universitätsmedizin, Berlin (2014)
• MD, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (2010)

Her research focuses on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), participatory and mixed-methods research, social and ecological determinants of health, planetary health education, and primary care. She has conducted fieldwork in Latin America, including Bolivia, Colombia, Brazil, and Paraguay, and has led projects on Chagas disease, leprosy, and schistosomiasis. Her work emphasizes community engagement, peer support, and inclusive development.

The trends in her recent publications show a strong commitment to planetary health education, with several studies evaluating curricula and student engagement in Germany. She also investigates patient and healthcare provider experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in primary care settings. Her scholarship combines qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches to address global health inequities and improve health outcomes in marginalized populations.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• While specific awards are not listed, her PhD, leadership in funded research projects, and publication record in high-impact journals reflect significant professional recognition.

Advising and Grants:

Dr. Parisi has co-supervised or collaborated with numerous researchers and students, particularly in interdisciplinary and international projects. She is involved in research grants related to Chagas disease (Corazón en Acción), planetary health education, and NTDs. Her work is often funded by public health institutions and international partnerships.

Labs and Research Teams:

She leads the research group on Global and Planetary Health at Fulda University of Applied Sciences and collaborates with teams at the University of Würzburg, Charité Berlin, and international institutions in Latin America. Her projects often involve community-based participatory research and interdisciplinary collaboration across medicine, public health, and social sciences.