Isabel Martinez

Isabel Martinez is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS. She holds a PhD in Epidemiology and has degrees in Latin American Studies, Sociology, and Chicana/o Studies. Her research focuses on Latinx sexual and reproductive health, integrating immigration, culture, and identity as factors that impact risk and resiliency in adolescents and emerging adults. With her WFF Seed Grant, she plans to examine immigrant Latina experiences with sexual risk behaviors and reproductive health access in the United States.

Grant Title: Giving Voice to Latina Immigrants: Role of “Status” and other Cultural Factors on Risk and Health