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Taghrid Asfar

Taghrid Asfar

Professor

(305) 243-3826
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Taghrid Asfar, M.D., M.S.P.H., is a professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and a member of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her cancer prevention research focuses on tobacco and alcohol use, smoking cessation and health communication. Dr. Asfar develops and evaluates...
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Daniela Avendano

Daniela Avendano

Sr. Research Associate 1, SOM (A)

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Daniela Avendano is a senior research associate at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine with a background in psychology, child development, behavioral research, and community-based health initiatives. She earned a master’s degree in psychology from the New School for Social Research, where her work examined Latino...
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Maria Fernanda Garcia

Maria Fernanda Garcia

Research Assistant 1 (A)

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Maria Fernanda Garcia is a research assistant in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She earned a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience and behavior, with a minor in health administration, from Florida Atlantic University. Garcia has experience working as a medical assistant and...
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Laura Gonzalez

Laura Gonzalez

Research Assistant 1 (A)

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Laura Gonzalez is a research assistant in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She has four years of experience as a clinical research coordinator, with a background in managing and supporting clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas, including vaccines, respiratory conditions,...
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Jayanthi Jayakumaran

Jayanthi Jayakumaran

Research Analyst 1 (N) (A)

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Jayanthi Jayakumaran is a data science and biostatistics professional with a master’s degree in data science and artificial intelligence from Florida International University. She currently serves as a research analyst at the University of Miami, where she analyzes research data, supports grant development, and ensures the accuracy of...
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Students

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Claudia Bonilla

MPH Student Volunteer

cmb383@miami.edu

Claudia Michelle Bonilla is a student research assistant volunteer and an MPH candidate at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Department of Public Health Sciences. She has prior experience in assisting research studies in cognitive psychology with older adults. Her research interests include Latinx health disparities, substance abuse, and infectious diseases. She is currently involved in research on smoking cessation.

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Eduardo Hernandez

MPH Student Volunteer

elh100@miami.edu

Eduardo Hernandez is a research assistant in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is pursuing a Master of Public Health and holds a B.S. in Health Sciences with minors in Biology and Public Health. His research experience spans public health, health communication, and neurovascular disorders.

As an undergraduate student, Eduardo raised $7,500 for ALS research as a member of Phi Delta Theta and volunteered with the Ridgefield Park Fire Department. He plans to apply to medical school to integrate clinical care with public health research and advocacy.

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Olusanya Joshua Oluwole

Doctoral Candidate

ojo18@miami.edu

Olusanya J. Oluwole is a research analyst at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Department of Public Health Sciences. He has experience in clinical medicine, biostatistics and public health. His previous research experience focused on infectious diseases, indoor air pollution, breast and brain cancer. He is currently involved in research on tobacco use and smoking cessation.

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