Héctor Alcalá, Ph.D.
Bio
Dr. Héctor E. Alcalá’s research focuses on a few areas: 1) Understanding health inequities, particularly around race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, nativity and generation; 2) Examining the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on cancer, cancer screening and utilization of health care; 3) Use of tobacco products; 4) The impact of discrimination on health and utilization of health care.
Degrees
2015 Ph.D., Public Health / Community Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles
2011 M.P.H. in Community Health Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles
2009 B.A., Psychology / Political Science, University of California, Los Angeles