C. Larry Hill, PhD

Biography

Dr. Larry Hill is an Assistant Professor of Population Health and Biostatistics at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine. His research examines how environmental exposures and social determinants influence health outcomes in South Texas, with a growing focus on the links between chronic disease, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease. He applies advanced statistical and data-driven methods to clarify how these factors contribute to disparities in health across the Rio Grande Valley.

Dr. Hill is an active research faculty member in several community-based initiatives, including the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and the Community Engaged Alliance (CEAL) projects. Through these collaborations, he works with clinicians, educators, and community partners to expand analytic capacity and data infrastructure for population health research.

His current work involves developing integrated data systems that connect environmental, clinical, and social data to identify modifiable risks for chronic and neurodegenerative diseases. By combining quantitative rigor with community engagement, he seeks to generate insights that inform equitable public-health strategies.

In addition to his research, Dr. Hill mentors students and trainees in study design, statistical analysis, and applied data science. His long-term goal is to build sustainable data resources that empower researchers and communities to translate evidence into meaningful health improvements.