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Expert in Cardiovascular Epidemiology, Neuroepidemiology, Nutritional Epidemiology, Biostatistics
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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He has worked for the last nine years in the field of chronic disease epidemiology, studying the distribution of chronic diseases in the population and risk factors. He obtained a PhD in epidemiology, with a focus on nutrition and cardiovascular disease, did postdoctoral research in neuroepidemiology and currently his works focuses in cardiovascular and neurological disorders. He is coauthor in several dozens of papers on chronic disease epidemiology, including effects of drugs on risk of disease (multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), the effect of diet and nutrition on cardiovascular disorders (hypertension, atrial fibrillation), and the link between cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disorders, including dementia. Additionally, he has worked on the development and application of epidemiologic and biostatistical methods to medical and health research. He has worked with clinicians in the hospital setting, exploring the effectiveness of biomarkers, diagnostic techniques, and genetic factors useful for the diagnosis, treatment and risk stratification of patients. He has extensive experience in the statistical analysis of large pharmacoepidemiologic clinical databases, patients databases, and health-related data in general. Additionally, by training (MPH, PhD, residency), he has a broad general knowledge of the public health field.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Saint Paul, Minnesota;
Rochester, Minnesota;
Burnsville, Minnesota;
Saint Cloud, Minnesota;
Eden Prairie, Minnesota;
Minnetonka, Minnesota;
and Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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Degree |
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Honors |
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2000
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MD
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Medical doctor
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University of Navarra
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2002
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Master of Public Health
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Epidemiology
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Spanish National School of Health
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2005
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PhD
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Epidemiology
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University of Navarra
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Best doctoral dissertation award
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2007 to
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(Undisclosed University)
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Epidemiology and Community Health
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Associate Professor
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He is responsible for conducting research in the field of chronic disease epidemiology, with a particular focus on cardiovascular and neurological disorders. Also, he teaches epidemiologic methodology and advises students and post-doctoral researchers.
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2005 to 2007
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Harvard School of Public Health
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Epidemiology
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Research Associate
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As a research associate, his duties included development of analytical protocols, data analysis, and communication of results (manuscript writing and presentations in scientific conferences).
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2001 to 2005
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Virgen del Camino Hospital
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Preventive Medicine and Quality Management
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Resident
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He participated in activities related to control of nosocomial infection, quality assurance, epidemiologic surveillance and research support.
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Associations/Societies
Society for Epidemiologic Research;
American Heart Association;
Spanish Society of Epidemiology.
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Professional Appointments
International Associate Editor, Circulation Journal;
Associate Editor, American Journal of Epidemiology.
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Awards/Recognition
Fulbright fellow, 2004-2007;
American Heart Association Sandra A Daugherty Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease or Hypertension Epidemiology, 2011.
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Publications and Patents Summary
He has published more than 80 peer-reviewed articles on cardiovascular epidemiology, neuroepidemiology, and nutritional epidemiology.
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry
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- American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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- American Journal of Epidemiology
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- Circulation
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- Neurology
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2008 to 2008
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Veterans Administration
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Ad-hoc reviewer
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He has participated in the review of grants submitted to the VA research branch
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| Selected Consulting Examples: |
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He has provided statistical and analytical consulting to biomedical researchers using large databases
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Recent Client Requests:
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Medical statistician for consulting.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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He is currently a member of a National Academy of Science - Institute of Medicine panel to study the health effects of serving in the Gulf War.
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| International Experience: |
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2001 to
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Spain
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Since he obtained his medical degree, he has worked closely with physicians and biomedical researchers in Spain
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Spanish
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He is a native Spanish speaker
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English
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He is fluent in spoken and written English
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Training/Seminars
He teaches PhD-level courses on epidemiologic methods.
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