PhD Candidate in Nutritional Epidemiology
Harvard University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Alan is a Doctoral candidate in Nutritional Epidemiology within the Population Health Sciences program at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
As part of his research pursuits, Alan focuses on assessing the role of artificial sweeteners in metabolic outcomes and evaluating diet quality (predominantly using the Global Diet Quality Score) in relation to cardiovascular health. His line of work also coordinates a Cochrane Affiliate Center, which focuses on leading systematic reviews and meta-analyses that assess dietary exposures in the outcomes of chronic diseases.
Beyond his research activities, he collaborates with the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition “Salvador Zubiran” (Mexico City) to translate nutritional research into clinical medicine. Additionally, he co-founded a company that supports non-profit organizations and government assistance programs to reduce childhood anemia in Mexico.
Alan holds a BSc in Nutrition (Universidad Marista, Mexico), a postgraduate degree in Biostatistics (UADY, Mexico), and a Master of Sciences in Epidemiology (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health).
Young Investigators Underrepresented in Nutrition Research Award Competition and Networking Event
Saturday, June 29, 2024
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM CT
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Sugar, Beverage, and Disease Risk (Oral 37)
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CT
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
11:00 AM – 11:12 AM CT
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