Zahira A. Quinones

Zahira A. Quinones, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., Ph.D. is a Researcher in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester. Her work focuses on tobacco control, environmental health, and global health disparities.

Awards & Recognition:

• First Place - First Tobacco Regulatory Science Student Competition (2019)
• Leader Researcher in the Health and Biomedical Sciences (2019)
• International Mentorship Recognition (2015)
• Recognition of Teaching Excellence (2009)

Research Focus:

Dr. Quinones' research examines the epidemiology of tobacco-related diseases, environmental toxin exposure, and culturally informed health interventions. Key areas include flavored e-cigarette impacts on respiratory health, disparities in genetic research participation among Latinx populations, and tobacco cessation strategies in low-resource settings.

Grants & Advising:

Her work has been supported by NIH and global health initiatives. She advises on tobacco policy, maternal health programs, and culturally tailored interventions in the Dominican Republic and Latin America.

Labs & Teams:

Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams at the University of Rochester and institutions in the Dominican Republic, focusing on community-engaged research to address public health challenges.