Andrés Gil Arana

I am originally from Bogotá, Colombia, and I am the first in my family to pursue higher education in the United States. As an aspiring advocate and researcher, I aim to tackle national and global health disparities through dissemination and diplomacy efforts. Additionally, my research interests relate to how health policy shapes different social determinants of health and how these influence health behavior, predisposing populations to chronic diseases, particularly from stress and nutrition. Moreover, I engaged in multidisciplinary training activities, ranging from clinical to leadership roles, to advance my understanding of functional medicine and disease prevention, exploring evidence-based mechanisms to uplift individuals and promote healthier systems.