Personal profile
Overview
I am a Mexican physician and global health expert affiliated with The Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health, the Center for Global Health Equity of the University of Michigan, and the University of Manchester. I hold a Master of Public Health from the University of Liverpool and a Doctorate in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. My career is dedicated to advancing health equity and improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations through research, policy advocacy, and education.
I have served in various leadership roles, including Director of Operations and Community Programs at Partners in Health Mexico, where I implemented community-based health programs in resource-limited settings. At the Carlos Slim Foundation, I collaborated with a large, multidisciplinary team to respond to the unprecedented public health crisis of COVID-19, including the establishment of a temporary COVID-19 hospital in Mexico City. My research on COVID-19 and Long-COVID has resulted in over a dozen publications in high-impact journals, reflecting my focus on innovative strategies to address health crises.
As an active advocate for global health, I have represented civil society at the United Nations, promoting equitable health policies and social justice initiatives. I also serve as the Honorary Director of the Global & Humanitarian Health Chapter of the Mexican Society of Public Health, where I promote collaboration and knowledge exchange across institutions and stakeholders in global health.
My commitment to research is demonstrated through my extensive publication record, including over 30 peer-reviewed articles and two books. My recent book, "En busca de la iluminación: Una breve introducción a las similitudes entre el budismo y la psicología moderna," explores the connections between Buddhist principles and modern psychology. I am currently working on my next book, "The Role of Compassion in Medicine, Global Health, and Humanitarian Health," which will delve into the essential role of empathy and compassion in healthcare.
Education/Academic qualification
Habilitation, Humanitarian Leadership, Harvard Medical School
Award Date: 1 Jun 2024
Doctor of Philosophy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
30 Sept 2017 → 22 Feb 2022
Award Date: 22 Feb 2022
Master of Public Health, University of Liverpool
Award Date: 1 Dec 2015
Bachelor of Medicine, Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey
Award Date: 30 Jun 2009
External positions
Researcher affiliated to the Center for Global Health Equity , University of Michigan
11 Feb 2025 → …
Consultant in Implementation Sciences and Research, Medical Mission Network
2024 → …
Research affiliated, Johns Hopkins University
1 Jan 2023 → …
Director of the Global Health Chapter, Mexican Society of Public Health
1 Jan 2019 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A strategic framework for managing gestational diabetes in Mexico
Martinez Juarez, L. & Tapia-Conyer, R., 1 Mar 2025, In: Global Health Research and Policy. 10, 12Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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De la enfermedad al sentido humano -: Una conversación con el Dr. Arthur Kleinman
Martinez Juarez, L. (Artist) & Kleinman, A., 23 Apr 2025Translated title of the contribution :From Illness to Human Meaning - : A Conversation with Dr. Arthur Kleinman Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products
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Gobernanza de la salud global y lecciones de la pandemia -: Dra. Devi Sridhar
Martinez Juarez, L. (Artist) & Sridhar, D. (Co-curator), 9 Sept 2025Translated title of the contribution :Global Health Governance and Lessons from the Pandemic - : Dr Devi Sridhar Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products
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La importancia de la compasión en la práctica médica –: Dr Paul Gilbert
Martinez Juarez, L. (Artist) & Gilbert, P., 19 Feb 2025Translated title of the contribution :The Importance of Compassion in Medical Practice –: Dr Paul Gilbert Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products
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Lecciones de una vida en salud pública –: Dr Anthony Fauci
Martinez Juarez, L. (Artist) & Fauci, A., 31 Jan 2025Translated title of the contribution :Lessons from a Life in Public Health – : Dr Anthony Fauci Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products
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Prizes
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Recognition for Scientific Dissemination Mexican Society of Public Health
Martinez Juarez, L. (Recipient), Nov 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 1 Oral presentation
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Comparison of neurodevelopment in children under five years old before and after social restrictions due to the COVID pandemic
Martinez Juarez, L. (Speaker)
14 Nov 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research