Elizabeth Ambriz, DrPH
Postdoctoral Scholar
Epidemiology & Biostatistics
School of Medicine

Dr. Ambriz is a qualitative researcher and Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Dr. Ambriz’ current research focuses on perceptions of "successful aging", knowledge and feelings about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs), and motivations and feelings associated with participating in ADRDs research among Latinas residing in an underserved agricultural area.

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She approaches her research from an equity and a social determinants of health framework. Her previous research focused on Local Health Department and county government practice to address health inequities and the social determinants of inequity.

Awards

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  • Wills W. and Ethel M. Clark Foundation Fellowship, 2019
  • Graduate Opportunities and Minority Achievement Program Fellowship, 2014
  • University of Washington School of Public Health Endowed Fellowship, 2013
  • Gates Millenium Scholar, 2005-2021
  • Incentive Awards Program Scholar, 2005-2010
  • California Alumni Association Leadership Award, 2005

Education & Training

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  • DrPH Public Health University of California, Berkeley 05/2021
  • MPH Health Systems and Policy University of Washington 06/2014
  • BA Public Health University of California, Berkeley 05/2010

Publications (3)

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Resilience, PsychologicalEmigrants and ImmigrantsLife StyleRural PopulationQualitative ResearchMexicoAgingStress, PsychologicalMexican AmericansMotivationFocus GroupsFarmersAgricultureMothersHealthy Aging