Natalicio Serrano
Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Professor, Health Behavior
Associate Member, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
nhs@unc.edu
Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Serrano's work informs more equitable environment and policy strategies for physical activity promotion and chronic disease prevention.
Dr. Serrano's research studies the effectiveness and implementation of environment and policy strategies for physical activity promotion and chronic disease prevention. This work utilizes a systems approach to understand inter-related factors and sectors (e.g., Transportation, Planning, Housing) impacting or being impacted by environment and policy strategies for physical activity. He is particularly interested in understanding and addressing issues related to neighborhood development, racial and economic segregation, gentrification, and displacement.