Population Health and Biostatistics

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Candace Robledo, PhD, MPH: Associate Professor; (956) 296-1937; Candace.Robledo@utrgv.edu

Candace Robledo, PhD, MPH

Candace Robledo, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor
Population Health and Biostatistics
HCEBL 3.124.30 (Harlingen)
Email: Candace.Robledo@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1937

Dr. Robledo is a doctoral-level epidemiologist with collaborative research and consultation experience in reproductive and perinatal epidemiology, advanced quantitative and computing skills. She was trained at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center. She served for three years as a tenure track Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health at The University of North Texas. Her primary research interests have focused on assessing the impact that environmental chemicals (i.e. bisphenol-A, phthalates, persistent organic pollutants and air pollution) have on maternal and child health. Dr. Robledo also has experience conducting research and working with research teams on a broad range of reproductive, pediatric and behavioral research topics. Though a new investigator, Dr. Robledo has a great deal of expertise and experience successfully conducting studies in human populations and working as part of a research team.

John Ronnau, PhD: Professor; (956) 665-6438; John.Ronnau@utrgv.edu

John Ronnau, PhD

John Ronnau, PhD
Professor
Population Health and Biostatistics
EREBL 1.100 (Edinburg)
Email: John.Ronnau@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-6438

Michael Machiorlatti, PhD: Assistant Professor; (956) 296-1493; Michael.Machiorlatti@utrgv.edu

Michael Machiorlatti, PhD

Michael Machiorlatti, PhD
Assistant Professor
Population Health and Biostatistics
HCEBL 3.124.26 (Harlingen)
Email: Michael.Machiorlatti@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1493

Dr. Michael Machiorlatti is a PhD biostatistician, graduating from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2019. He also holds an MS in applied mathematics from the University of Central Oklahoma (2007). His statistical research interests are in linear modeling, sampling theory, and missing data analysis. He has applied interests in oncology but enjoys working on a broad range of health-related topics with researchers at all stages (students, residents, fellows and faculty) and positions. Dr. Machiorlatti has publications in hematology, malpractice litigation, tobacco research, cost analysis, OBGYN, and other human populations research. A full listing of his research can be found at google scholar. Recently, he has also branched out by exploring applied and theoretical methods in sports analytics. Feel free to consult him about your research needs or interests.

Juan Lopez-Alvarenga, MD, DSc: Assistant Professor; Juan.LopezAlvarenga@utrgv.edu

Juan Lopez-Alvarenga, MD, DSc

Juan Lopez-Alvarenga, MD, DSc
Assistant Professor
Population Health and Biostatistics
HCEBL 3.124.22 (Harlingen)
Email: Juan.LopezAlvarenga@utrgv.edu

Leonel Vela, MD, MPH: Chair; Leonel.Vela@utrgv.edu

Leonel Vela, MD, MPH

Leonel Vela, MD, MPH
Chair
Population Health and Biostatistics
Email: Leonel.Vela@utrgv.edu

Staff

Loren Cliff Clark: Program Manager; (956) 296-1993; Loren.Clark@utrgv.edu

Loren Cliff Clark

Loren Cliff Clark
Program Manager
Population Health and Biostatistics
HCEBL 3.124 (Harlingen)
Email: Loren.Clark@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1993

Mr. Clark is a program manager in the department of Population Health and Biostatistics. He brings several years of experience working in non-profit community organizations, especially in training and supervising the valuable work of community health workers (CHW). During his time in community work, Mr. Clark has developed strong working relationships with many community organizations and working groups across the Rio Grande Valley.

Mr. Clark earned a BA in Spanish with a minor in Latin American Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He also participated in an international exchange at the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico.

Elma Vega: Administrative Assistant I; (956) 296-1457; Elma.Vega@utrgv.edu

Elma Vega

Elma Vega
Administrative Assistant I
Population Health and Biostatistics
HCEBL 3.124 (Harlingen)
Email: Elma.Vega@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1457

Elma Vega provides administrative support to the Department of Population Health and Biostatistics. She joined the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine in July 2018. She comes to us with over ten years of office management experience having previously worked for the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library where she also served as a lead person in preparing and conducting community outreach programs for adults and programs for young adults. Elma holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas - Pan American. She is excited to be part of and looks forward to contributing to the growth of the Department of Population Health and Biostatistics.

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Leonel Vela, MD, MPH

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Elma Vega
Administrative Assistant I
Population Health & Biostatistics
HCEBL 3.124
Email: Elma.Vega@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1457

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