Gabriel Shaibi
Professor at A.S.U.'s College of Nursing & Health Innovation
Dr. Gabriel Shaibi, a professor and Southwest Borderlands Scholar at ASU's Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, researches obesity-related health in high-risk populations, focusing on preventing type 2 diabetes in children, families and communities. He employs a translational approach, bridging basic, clinical, and community research. Shaibi collaborates with Phoenix Children’s Hospital, the YMCA and St. Vincent de Paul on a family-centered program to combat diabetes in Latino families. He also works with the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) School of Medicine in Mexico on a diabetes program for low-income adults.
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Phoenix, AZ
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Suggested Interview Topics:
Health Disparities | Diabetes Prevention | Interventions for Vulnerable Populations
Suggested Interview Questions:
- Your work has focused heavily on preventing type 2 diabetes in Latino youth. What are the unique challenges this population faces, and how does your approach differ from traditional methods?
- You’ve dedicated much of your research to tackling health disparities in underserved communities. What do you believe are the most effective strategies to reduce these gaps, particularly in managing diseases like diabetes?
- A lot of your work involves partnerships with local community organizations. How important are these collaborations in creating effective and sustainable health programs for high-risk youth?
- Your studies often focus on culturally grounded interventions. Can you explain how cultural factors play a role in preventing diseases like obesity and diabetes in minority populations?
- What new areas of research are you exploring to further reduce the risks of cardiometabolic diseases among youth, and how do you see this evolving in the next decade?
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