Intersections of migration, health and social equity

Wed, November 11, 2026 5:00 PM at Zoom

The Office of Access and Community Engagement with the College of Education, invites the community for a virtual discussion with Miguel Pinedo, Director of the Migration & Health Lab. Pinedo will lead a discussion on the intersections of migration, health, and social equity. Drawing on research focused on Latino communities in the United States and Mexico, this talk will explore how migration functions as a critical social determinant of health and shapes experiences related to mental health, substance use, and overall well-being. Participants will gain insight into the structural factors that contribute to health disparities among migrant communities and consider pathways for advancing health equity through research, policy, and community engagement. 

 

Wednesday, November 11 at 5PM on zoom

Registration link: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mzr5cqYgTg-W5I7_jJzoKw  

 

Biography: Dr. Pinedo is a social epidemiologist whose research focuses on the role of immigration policies (e.g., deportations, parental deportations) in shaping health inequities among Latino populations as it relates to substance use, mental health and use of health services. Prior to joining UT, Dr. Pinedo received his Ph.D. in Public Health (Global Health) from UC San Diego and completed his postdoctoral training at UC Berkeley. He also previously earned his master's degree from UC Berkeley.