Susan Fisher-Hoch

Susan Fisher-Hoch is a Professor in the Epidemiology department at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston's School of Public Health Brownsville campus. She directs the Cameron County Hispanic Cohort (n=5000), a community-based study focused on health disparities among Mexican Americans.

• Research Interests: Health disparities, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer research, and infectious disease epidemiology in underserved populations.

Her recent publications demonstrate methodological expertise in social network analysis applied to disaster recovery, water conflict resolution, and mental health outcomes. Key scientific awards include:

• Légion d'Honneur (for work on Ebola/Lassa fever biosafety)

Her grants include NIH and CPRIT funding for studies on chronic disease in minority populations. She teaches an online international epidemic investigation course based on real-world outbreak scenarios.