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Marvin Gonzalez Quiroz

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gonzalezquir@uthscsa.edu

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Marvin A Gonzalez Quiroz, MD, MSc, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Dr. Marvin Gonzalez-Quiroz is a trained physician specializing in Occupational Health and Epidemiology. He obtained his Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, focusing on occupational kidney disease among young populations in Nicaragua, and holds a postdoctoral degree from University College London. Dr. Gonzalez-Quiroz is an active member of various professional organizations, including the Central American Program on Health, Work, and the Environment (SALTRA), the International Commission on Occupational Health, and the International Society of Nephrologists. He also serves on the steering committee for the Epidemiology of eGFR in Low- and Middle-Income Populations – Rationale and Core Protocol for the Disadvantaged Population eGFR Epidemiology Study (DEGREE protocol). As a founding member and Co-Chair of the Board of the Consortium for the Epidemic of Nephropathy in Central America and Mexico (CENCAM), Dr. Gonzalez-Quiroz plays a pivotal role in addressing kidney disease epidemics. His research primarily focuses on community-based environmental and occupational exposure assessments, heat stress, dehydration, and work-related chronic diseases. Over the past nine years, he has spearheaded a community-based prospective cohort study among young adults at risk of Chronic Kidney Disease of undetermined cause (CKDu) in Nicaragua. Additionally, he has extensive experience in research projects related to CKDu, hearing loss, and resilience to volcanic emissions, with funding from NIH, the Colt Foundation, and the Medical Research Council.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2018 - PhD - Epidemiology and Public Health - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), UK
    • 2018 - Postgraduate diploma - Occupational Medicine - Research Centre on Health, Work and Environmental, At National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León
    • 2009 - MSc. - Occupational Health - Research Centre on Health, Work and Environmental, at National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León
    • 2008 - MSc. - Epidemiology - Centre for Demographic and Health Research, at National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León
    • 2007 - MD. - Medical Doctor - National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León

    Appointments

    • 2024 - Assistant Professor - UT School of Public Health San Antonio
    • 2018 - Present - Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Centre for nephrology at University College London, UK. Oversea Staff
    • 2019 - Present - Co-Chair - Consortium for the Epidemic of Nephropathy in Central America and México (CENCAM)
    • 2014 - Present - Board Member - Consortium for the Epidemic of Nephropathy in Central America and México (CENCAM).
    • 2015 - 2022 - Lecturer (Occupational Health) - Postgraduate Programme in Occupational Hygiene and Safety at the National University of Engineering (UNI), Managua, Nicaragua
    • 2014 - 2022 - Lecturer (Public Health) - Department of Public Health at the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua at León. León, Nicaragua

  • Research & Grants

    Grants

    • 2021 – 2025, Title: Getting to the cause of chronic kidney disease of unknown cause (CKDu). Source Medical Research Council – UK. Total Cost: £ 1,821,304.44. Role: Co-investigator
    • 2021 – 2026, Title: Chronic Kidney Diseases of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) in Agricultural Communities. (CURE) Research Consortium - SDCC. Source: NIDDK and NIEHS Total cost: $3,969,715. Role: Co-investigator
    • 2021 – 2026, Title: Exploring risk factors and predictors of endemic CKDu in agricultural regions of four Central America countries. Source: NIDDK and NIEHS. Total cost: $1,850,000. Role: Multiple Principal investigator

  • Service

    Service to the Profession

    • 2016- present, Member of American Society of Nephrology.
    • 2014- present, Member of International Society of Nephrology.
    • 2012- present, Founding Member. Consortium for the study of the Epidemic of Nephropathy in Central America and México (CENCAM).
    • 2007- present, Member of Program on Work and Health in Central America (SALTRA)

  • Publications