Xing Gao

Xing Gao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of California, Merced, within the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts.

Dr. Gao's research focuses on several key areas in public health:

• Place and health
• Structural determinants of health
• Racial and ethnic health inequities
• Cardiovascular health
• Maternal health

Dr. Gao's work examines how geographic and structural factors influence health outcomes, with particular attention to health disparities among different racial and ethnic groups. Their research contributes to understanding the complex relationships between place, social structures, and health outcomes, particularly in cardiovascular and maternal health domains.

Dr. Gao holds a PhD in Epidemiology from UC Berkeley, a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from UC Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and International Studies from Macalester College. This interdisciplinary background bridges geography, international studies, and epidemiology, providing a unique perspective on population health issues.

While no specific awards or grants are mentioned in the available information, Dr. Gao's research portfolio suggests a strong commitment to addressing health inequities through rigorous epidemiological methods.