Department of Pediatrics
Physical Location
UNMH 3 Ambulatory Care Center
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Mailing Address
MSC10 5590
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Clinic Phone: (505) 272-2345
Clinic Fax: (505) 272-2374
Department Phone: (505) 272-5551
Fax: (505) 272-6845

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Department of Pediatrics

Prevention and Population Sciences

The Division of Prevention and Population Sciences within the Department of Pediatrics is a multidisciplinary, multi-ethnic group of 50+ researchers representing the diverse communities of New Mexico with over 30 years of experience in prevention of chronic diseases and injury. We are engaged in research, evaluation, education and dissemination activities in collaboration with other researchers, professionals and communities around the country. The priority areas for our research include:

  • Nutrition, physical activity and obesity prevention
  • Adolescent and school health and youth risk behaviors
  • Tobacco, alcohol and substance abuse prevention
  • Injury prevention
  • Dissemination research and translation of research findings into usable formats

For more information about the Division of Prevention and Population Sciences, please visit us at: http://hsc.unm.edu/som/prc/

Faculty

Sally Davis, Ph.D., Director

Theresa Cruz, Ph.D.

Susan De Francesco, J.D., MPH, MAT

Jessica Goodkind, Ph.D.

Shiraz Mishra, Ph.D.

Linda Penaloza, Ph.D.