Professor Jaime Miranda, MD, MSc, PhD, FFPH

As the head of the Sydney School of Public Health at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health, Professor Jaime Miranda is a distinguished figure in public health research. With a rich academic and professional background, he has become an influential voice in the epidemiology and health policy of chronic non-communicable diseases, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

Before his appointment in Sydney, Professor Miranda was a Full Professor at the Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, and the founding Director of the CRONICAS Center of Excellence in Chronic Diseases at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru. His research primarily addresses global health issues such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and mental health in vulnerable populations.

Research Interests:

Epidemiology of chronic non-communicable diseases
Health policy for low- and middle-income countries
Focus areas include obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and mental health

PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Vásquez, J., Miranda, J. (2019). "Student desertion: What is and how can it be detected on time?" in Data Science and Digital Business, Springer Cham, Switzerland.
Servan-Mori, E., et al. (2023). "A Gender-Based and Quasi-Experimental Study of the Catastrophic and Impoverishing Health-Care Expenditures in Mexican Households with Elderly Members, 2000-2020." Health Systems & Reform, 9(1), 2183552.
Zafra-Tanaka, J., et al. (2023). "City features related to obesity in preschool children: a cross-sectional analysis of 159 cities in six Latin American countries." The Lancet Regional Health - Americas, 20(20), 100458.
Filbey, L., et al. (2023). "Improving representativeness in trials: a call to action from the Global Cardiovascular Clinical Trialists Forum." European Heart Journal, 44(11), 921-930.

Through his extensive research and publications, Professor Miranda has significantly contributed to enhancing public health standards, especially in chronic diseases. His work not only adds to the academic literature but also profoundly impacts health policies and practices in regions facing major health challenges. His leadership role at the Sydney School of Public Health underscores his commitment to nurturing future public health professionals and advancing critical research in the field.