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Dr. Stephanie Navarro Silvera is a Professor in the Department of Public Health at Montclair State University as well as the Graduate Program Coordinator for the MPH program.

She earned her Master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University in 2001 and her doctoral degree in Epidemiology from Yale University School of Public Health in 2004.

Dr. Silvera is also a member of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine's Roundtable on Obesity Solutions.

Research interests

Dr. Silvera's research has largely focused on racial/ethnic disparities in both access to health services and in related health outcomes. Most recently she has served as a source for translating the latest epidemiological information regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the impact this illness has had on disenfranchised communities.

Teaching

Dr. Silvera has extensive training and experience in research methodology and teaches courses in epidemiology, research methods, and structural inequalities in health.

Scholarly Interests

Epidemiology, cancer epidemiology, and racial/ethnic disparities in cancer outcomes.

Faculty/Media Expert

Expert on epidemiology, cancer epidemiology, and racial/ethnic disparities in cancer outcomes.

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):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

  • RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine

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