Elena Fuentes-Afflick

Dr. Fuentes-Afflick is a pediatrician and perinatal epidemiologist who has conducted pioneering studies of Latino health, immigrant health, perinatal outcomes, and health disparities. The implications of her work extend to clinical care, clinical programs, and health policy. As a leader in academic medicine and pediatrics, Dr. Fuentes-Afflick’s accomplishments are unique and will have a lasting impact. Dr. Fuentes-Afflick has been actively engaged in and served in leadership roles for the National Academy of Medicine, the American Pediatric Society, and the Society for Pediatric Research.