Tarang Parekh

Tarang Parekh, PhD, MBBS, is an Assistant Professor in the Epidemiology Program at the University of Delaware's College of Health Sciences. His research focuses on social determinants of health, health disparities, cardiometabolic health outcomes, substance use/addiction, and aging/disability research. Dr. Parekh holds a PhD in Health Services Research from George Mason University and an MBBS from Gujarat University. He previously worked with Doctors Without Borders and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Houston Methodist Hospital.

Education:

• PhD in Health Services Research, George Mason University
• MS in Health and Medical Policy, George Mason University
• MBBS, Gujarat University, India

Research Interests:

• Social Determinants of Health and Disparities
• Cardiometabolic Health and Outcomes
• Substance Use/Addiction
• Aging/Disability Research

Recent Work Trends: Dr. Parekh's articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to understanding how social, environmental, and policy factors influence health outcomes. His work spans cardiovascular disease disparities, neighborhood walkability, food security, and substance use epidemiology. Recent studies highlight interventions targeting systemic inequities in healthcare access and chronic disease management.

Affiliations:

• Member, Academy Health
• Member, American Public Health Association
• Member, American College of Cardiology
• Member, American Heart Association

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Houston Methodist Learning Health System and the CDC's Preventing Chronic Disease journal as an Associate Editor. Engages in cross-disciplinary initiatives addressing disability health and environmental justice.