Dr. Hani Serag | Nanomedicine | Best Researcher Award
Director, Division of Global Partnerships at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) | United States
Dr. Hani Serag is a physician and public health specialist with extensive experience in health systems research, global health, and addressing health disparities. Currently serving as Director of the Division of Global Partnerships and Assistant Professor at the Department of Population Health and Health Disparities, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), he leads multiple programs on chronic disease prevention, HIV screening, and global health diplomacy. With a strong history of academic, research, and policy leadership, Dr. Serag has collaborated with international organizations, academic institutions, and civil society networks to strengthen healthcare equity, health policy, and global partnerships.
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Education
Dr. Hani Serag earned his MD (M.B., B.Ch) from the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. He holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the School of Public Health, University of Western Cape, South Africa, focusing on health systems research, monitoring and evaluation, health promotion, and primary healthcare. He further enhanced his expertise with advanced training in epidemiology, health care finance, biostatistics, and both quantitative and qualitative public health research methods through certificate programs at Erasmus University, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. His academic training integrates medicine, epidemiology, and public health with a global and systems-oriented perspective.
Experience
Dr. Hani Serag has held key academic and leadership roles at UTMB, including Assistant Professor in Population Health and Endocrinology and Director of Global Partnerships. He has served as Principal Investigator for programs on chronic disease prevention, HIV screening, and international educational collaborations. His professional record includes consultancy and teaching engagements with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). He previously served as Global Coordinator and Associate Global Coordinator for the People’s Health Movement, leading international initiatives on primary healthcare, social determinants of health, and global health governance. His work bridges academia, policy, and practice.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Hani Serag contributions have been recognized through academic appointments across diverse disciplines including population health, internal medicine, pediatrics, and global health. His role as an Associate Member of the Graduate Faculty at UTMB highlights his mentorship of graduate students. He has been invited by WHO and PAHO for technical consultancies, curriculum development, and training programs, reflecting his international recognition in health systems and migration health research. Through his leadership in convening UTMB’s Annual Conference on Migration and Health and directing global health education initiatives, Dr. Serag has earned respect as a distinguished public health leader advancing health equity worldwide.
Research Focus
Dr. Hani Serag research focuses on advancing health system responsiveness, reducing disparities, and integrating preventive care into clinical settings. His work emphasizes chronic disease prevention, HIV screening, and global health governance. He has designed and implemented multi-stakeholder programs that address the social determinants of health and promote patient-centered models of care. His scholarly contributions include health policy research, health systems evaluation, and migration and health studies. He has actively developed curricula, technical reports, and peer-reviewed publications to build capacity in health equity and health policy. His ongoing research strengthens global partnerships and evidence-based strategies in population health.
Publication Top Notes
Covid-19 pandemic and the social determinants of health
Explaining covid-19 performance: what factors might predict national responses?
High‐protein vs. standard‐protein diets in overweight and obese patients with heart failure and diabetes mellitus: findings of the Pro‐HEART trial
Improving the collection of race, ethnicity, and language data to reduce healthcare disparities: a case study from an academic medical center
Cultural diversity impacts caregiving experiences: a comprehensive exploration of differences in caregiver burdens, needs, and outcomes
Racial and geographic variation in leg amputations among Texans
Relative social standing and suicide ideation among Kenyan males: the interpersonal theory of suicide in context
Racial disparities in type of heart failure and hospitalization
Social determinants of health in countries in conflict and crises: the eastern Mediterranean perspective
Subjective social standing and conflict tactics among young Kenyan men
Illustrating the impact of commercial determinants of health on the global COVID-19 pandemic: Thematic analysis of 16 country case studies
Enabling structural resilience of street-involved children and youth in Kenya: reintegration outcomes and the Flourishing Community model
Understanding caregiver challenges: A comprehensive exploration of available resources to alleviate caregiving burdens
Coronavirus disease 2019, diabetes, and inflammation: A systemic review
Exploring the impact of ACA on rural‐urban disparity in oral health services among US noninstitutionalized adults
The association between mental well-being and school attendance among Palestinian adolescent refugees in UNRWA schools