MIGUEL PINEDO

Postdoctoral FellowResearch Scientist

Alcohol Research Group, Public Health Institute

School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley

Phone: 510-898-5862

EDUCATION

2011-2015 / PhD, Public Health (Global Health)
University of California, San Diego
Dissertation title: Social and structural conditions of deportation that influence HIV risk among Mexican deportees who inject drugs in the US-Mexico border
2009-2011 / Master, Public Health (Health & Social Behavior)
University of California, Berkeley
2004-2008 / BS, Psychology
BA, Latin American Studies, Honors with Distinction
Minor, Studio Art
University of California, San Diego

RESEARCH & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2016-Present / Research Scientist, Alcohol Research Group, Public Health Institute, Oakland, CA
2016-Present / Lecturer,Behavioral Health Sciences, University of California, Berkeley Extension
2015-Present / Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley
2011-2015 / Graduate Research Assistant, Division of Global Public Health, University of California, San Diego
2014 / National Institute on Minority and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Research Fellow, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría, Mexico City, Mexico
2009-2011 / Graduate Research Assistant, Health Initiative of the Americas, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley
2010-2011 / UC Berkeley Fogarty Research Fellow, Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement, Sargur, India
2008-2009 / Research Assistant, Health Promotion Center, Vista Community Clinic, San Diego, CA
2007-2008 / Research Assistant, Center for Comparative Immigration Studies, University of California, San Diego
2005-2007 / Research Assistant, Psychiatry Department, University of California, San Diego

HONORS, AWARDS, & FELLOWSHIPS

2016 / NIAAA/NIDA Early Career Investigator Travel Award for the American Psychological Association Convention
2016 / Harm Reduction Conference Travel Award
2016 / Interdisciplinary Research Training Institute on Hispanic Drug Abuse Fellowship, National Institute on Drug Abuse
2016 / NIAAA Travel Award for the Alcohol Policy Conference
2015-2017 / NIAAA T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship, Alcohol Research Group, University of California, Berkeley
2014-2015 / University of California Health Institute GloCal Health Fellowship
2014 / Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Fellowship
2013-2014 / National Institute on Drug Abuse Research Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research
2012 / LT Florence B. Chloe Memorial Endowed Award
2012-2013 / AIDS International Training Research Fellowship
2011-2012 / Mexican Migration Field Research Training Fellowship (Graduate Status), Center for Comparative Immigration Studies, University of California, San Diego
2009-2011 / Graduate Opportunity Fellowship, University of California, Berkeley
2009-2010 / UC Berkeley-UCSF Global Health Frameworks Fellowship
2009 / Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service Bureau of Health Professionals
2008 / Latin American Studies Department Honors with Distinction, University of California, San Diego
2007-2008 / Mexican Migration Field Research Training Fellowship, Center for Comparative Immigration Studies, University of California, San Diego
2006-2007 / McNair Fellow, University of California, San Diego
2007 / Student Travel Award, Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Program
2005-2008 / Provost Honors, University of California, San Diego

RESEARCH SUPPORT

Active

P50 AA005595; PI: Kerr 02/15/2016–07/01/2017

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Epidemiology of Alcohol Problems: Alcohol-Related Disparities (National Alcohol Research Center)

The Center provides resources, training, data and statistical expertise for the study of alcohol-related health, mental health and social problem disparities in the U.S. arising from differences between racial/ethnic and socioeconomic groups. Research projects will provide insights in to alcohol-related health risks, the effects of existing alcohol and health policies on alcohol-related disparities, and area-level influences on disparities in alcohol and drug use, abuse, related problems and treatment.

Role: Research Scientist

R25DA026401-08; PI: Valdez 05/01/2016-05/01/2018

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Interdisciplinary Research Training Institute on Hispanic Drug Abuse

The Interdisciplinary Research Training Institute (IRTI) on Hispanic Drug Abuse promotes the career development of early career clinically focused scientists interested in conducting research that affects the Hispanic population. This comprehensive and coordinated effort focuses on providing research experience and increasing the skills required for the preparation and submission of competitive research applications for NIH extramural funding.

Role: Research Fellow

5T32AA007240-37; PI: Zemore & Kaskutas 07/01/2015 - 06/30/2017

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Graduate Research Training on Alcohol Problems.

This NIAAA-funded T32 pre- and postdoctoral training grant provides training in issues of incidence, prevalence, etiology, and treatment of alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence and alcohol-related problems.

Role: Postdoctoral Fellow

Under Review

R21AA025688-01; PI: Pinedo

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Alcohol and Drug Problems at the US-Mexico Border: Is Biculturalism Protective?

This study examines the relationship between biculturalism and alcohol and drug problems among Mexican-origin adults living on the US-Mexico border, a high-risk environment for substance abuse. Biculturalism at the border may be protective against alcohol and drug abuse, but has not been empirically assessed. Results will help public health practitioners enhance the effectiveness of current alcohol and drug prevention and treatment programs targeting Mexican populations in border settings.

Submitted: June 2016

Role: Principal Investigator

Loan Repayment Program

National Institute on Minority and Health Disparities

Acculturation and alcohol use: the role of environmental contexts

The NIMHD Loan Repayment Program (LRP) for Health Disparities Research offers an educational loan repayment of up to $35,000 per year to qualified health professionals. This program supports the recruitment and retention of highly qualified health professionals to research careers that focus on addressing minority health disparities and/or other health disparities. This study will examine the influence of acculturation on alcohol use disorders (AUD) among a sample of Mexican-origin participants residing on and off the US-Mexico border region. The aims of this study are to: (1) determine what domains of acculturation predict AUD; (2) examine potential mediators that may explain the relationship between acculturation and AUD, including factors relevant to a stress based model (i.e., symptoms of depression, symptoms of anxiety, coping motives for drinking) and normative model (i.e., favorable drinking norms, enhancement motives for drinking); and (3) determine if the relationship between acculturation measures and AUD differs by environmental contexts (border vs. off border settings).

Submitted: November 2015

Role: Principal Investigator

Completed

R25TW009343; PI: Strathdee & Cohen 08/01/2014 - 07/31/2015

Fogarty International Center

University of California Global Health Institute Program for Fellows and Scholars

Pilot title: Circular migration and HIV Transmission in Mexico

This pilot study employed mixed methods to investigate factors and contexts of circular migration among structurally vulnerable migrants (i.e., homeless, drug users) in Tijuana who have been deported from the United States, as it relates to HIV risk and transmission in Mexico. The post-deportation needs of deportees that may aid to mitigate HIV risk were also examined.

Role: Pilot Study Principal Investigator

R01DA0119829; PI: S Strathdee 07/01/2013 - 7/31/2014

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Impact of Drug Policy Reform on the HIV Risk Environment among Injection Drug Users (IDUs) in Tijuana

The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of structural interventions in the legal environment that may influence drug use and HIV risk behaviors of people who inject drugs (PWID) in Tijuana, Mexico. Specifically, this study monitored the impact of Mexico’s federal drug policy reform (narcomenudeo) which partially decriminalized possession of small, specified amounts of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana for personal use.

Role: Trainee

D43TW008633; PI: S Strathdee 08/01/2012 - 06/30/2013

Fogarty International Center

AIDS International Training and Research Program (AITRP)

Goal: To develop sustainable regional research capacity to support training in prevention of HIV, TB and STIs in the Mexico-US border region.

Role: Pre-doctoral Fellow

PUBLICATIONS

Peer-reviewed

  1. Horyniak D, Pinedo M, Burgos JL, Ojeda VD. The relationship between integration and drug use among deported migrants in Tijuana, Mexico.Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health (in press).
  2. Pinedo M, Burgos JL, Zúñiga ML, Perez R, Macera CA, Ojeda VD. Deportation and mental health among migrants who inject drugs along the US-Mexico border. GlobPublicHealth. 2016 Apr 30:1-16. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 27132880.
  3. Ferraiolo N, Pinedo M, McCurley J, Burgos JL, Vargas-Ojeda AC, Rodriguez M, Ojeda VD. Depressive symptoms among patients at a clinic in the Red Light District of Tijuana, Mexico. International Journal of Culture and Mental Health(2016) [Epubahead of print]. doi: 10.1080/17542863.2016.1144776.
  4. Pinedo M, Kang Sim E, Espinoza RA, Zuñiga ML. An exploratory study of internal migration and substance use among an indigenous community in Southern Mexico. Family & Community Health(2016) 39(1): 24-30. doi: 10.1097/FCH.0000000000000085.PMID: 26605952.
  5. Pinedo M, Burgos JL, Zuñiga ML, Perez R, Macera CM, Ojeda VD. Police victimization among persons who inject drugs along the US-Mexico border. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs (2015) Sep;76(5):758-63. doi: 10.15288/jsad.2015.76.758.
  6. Pinedo M, Burgos JL, Vargas-Ojeda A, Fitzgerald DS, Ojeda VD. The role of visual markers in police victimization among structurally vulnerable persons in Tijuana, Mexico. International Journal of Drug Policy (2015) 26(5):501-508. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2014.08.019.PMID: 25281235.
  7. Pinedo M,Burgos JL, Ojeda VD. A critical review of social and structural conditions that influence HIV risk among Mexican deportees. Microbes and Infection(2014) 16(5): 379-390. doi: 10.1016/j.micinf.2014.02.006.PMID: 24583278.
  8. Pinedo M, Burgos JL, Robertson AM, Vera A, Remedios L, Ojeda VD. Perceived risk of HIV infection among deported male injection drug users in Tijuana, Mexico. Global Public Health(2014) 9(4): 436-454. doi: 10.1080/17441692.2014.893367.PMID: 24650124
  9. Pinedo M, Campos Y, Leal D, Fregoso J, Goldenberg SM, Zuñiga ML. Alcohol use behaviors among indigenous migrants: A transnational study on communities of origin and destination. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health(2014) 16:348–355. doi: 10.1007/s10903-013-9964-8. PMID: 24366542.PMID: 24366542.

Book Chapters

  1. Pinedo M, Zemore SE, Cherpitel CJ; Caetano R. Acculturation and alcohol use: the role of environmental contexts. In Schwartz SJ, Unger JB (Eds.) Handbook of Acculturation and Health. Oxford University Press (accepted, forthcoming).
  2. Duncan W, Korwin L,Pinedo M, Gonzalez E, GarciaD.“Lucharlepor la vida”: The Impact of Migration on Health. In Cornelius WA, Fitzgerald DS, Hernandez-Diaz J, and Borger S (Eds.). Migration from the Mexican Mixteca: A Transnational Community in Oaxaca and California. 2009. La Jolla, CA: Center for Comparative Immigration Studies at UC San Diego.

Under Review

  1. PinedoM, Beletsky L, Alamillo N, Ojeda VD. Deportation from the United States independently elevates odds of police arrests, extortion, and forced displacement among persons who inject drugs in Mexico.
  2. Ojeda VD, Burgos JL, Hiller SP, Pinedo M, Rangel G. A pilot feasibility study to recruit and retain newly deported Mexican migrants into longitudinal HIV research.
  3. Ojeda VD, Rojas SA, Ojeda-Vargas AC, Pinedo M, Zuñiga AA, Burgos JL. HIV Prevalence and correlates among structurally vulnerable patients attending a free primary care clinic in Tijuana, Mexico.
  4. Ojeda VD, Burgos JL, Horyniak D, Hiller SP, Pinedo M, Ojeda-Vargas AC.Social-ecological predictors of self-reported health status among patients seeking care at a free clinic in Tijuana, Mexico.
  5. Kang Sim E, Giacinto, R; Williams C, Pinedo M, Zúñiga ML. Self-perception of body image and weight status: Examining migration differences in a Yucatan, Mexico community.
  1. Holguin F, MoughrabiehMA, Ojeda VD, Patel SR, Peyrani P, Pinedo M,Celedón JC, Douglas IS, Upson DJ, Roman J.Respiratory health in migrant populations: a crisis overlooked.

Papers in Progress

  1. Pinedo M, Zemore SE, Kerr W. United States drinking trends in light, moderate, and heavy drinking among Latinos by nativity from 2000 to 2015.
  2. Pinedo M, Zemore SE, Kerr W. Marijuana use trends among Latinos in the US from 2000 to 2015: A comparison of native and foreign-born Latinos.
  3. Martinez P, Pinedo M, Zemore SE.Epidemiology of prescription drug abuse among Mexican-origin persons living on and off the US-Mexico border.
  4. Kremer Pedro,Ferraiolo N, Pinedo M, Castaneda J, Burgos JL, Vargas-Ojeda AC. Ojeda VD. Exploring the Association Between Tattoo Removal and Incarceration in Tijuana, Mexico. A Case-Control Design.
  5. Ojeda VD, Burgos JL, Horyniak D, Segovia LA, Pinedo M, Hiller SP, Vargas-Ojeda AC. Interest In Free Laser Tattoo Removal Among Patients Seeking Healthcare in a Free Clinic in Tijuana, Mexico.
  6. Natera Rey G; Esponda G, Pinedo, M, Vargas, C. Migración de retorno: ¿qué sucede cuando las familias regresan a México con hijos ciudadanos americanos? Diferencias entre familias con padresdeportados y no deportados. [Returned migration: what happens when families return to Mexico with US citizen children? Family differences between parent deportees and non-deportees].

PRESENTATIONS

Conference Presentations (Refereed)

  1. PinedoM, Beletsky L, Alamillo N, Ojeda VD. (August 2016). Deportation from the United States independently elevates odds of police arrests, extortion, and forced displacement among persons who inject drugs in Mexico. Poster presentation, NIDA/NIAAA Early Career Investigator Poster session at the Division 28 & 50, 124thAmerican Psychological Association Annual Convention, Denver, CO.
  2. PinedoM, Beletsky L, Alamillo N, Ojeda VD. (June 2016). The HIV risk environment of deported Mexican migrants who inject drugs: police targeting and victimization. Oral presentation, 11th Summer Institute on Migration and Global Health, Berkeley, CA.
  3. Pinedo M, Zuñiga ML, Lewin P. (June 2016). Correlates of alcohol and drug abuse among indigenous Mexican migrants from Southern Mexico. Oral presentation, 11th Summer Institute on Migration and Global Health, Berkeley, CA.
  4. Pinedo M, Zemore SE, Cherpitel C, Caetano R. (June 2016). Acculturation and alcohol use disorders: The role of environmental contexts. Poster presentation, 39th Annual Research Society on Alcoholism Scientific Meeting, New Orleans LA.
  5. Kremer Pedro,Ferraiolo N, Pinedo M, Castaneda J, Burgos JL, Vargas-Ojeda AC. Ojeda VD. (May 2016). Exploring the Association Between Tattoo Removal and Incarceration in Tijuana, Mexico: A Case-Control Design. Oral presentation, San Diego Epidemiology Research Exchange, San Diego, CA.
  6. Pinedo M, Zemore SE, Cherpitel C, Caetano R. (April 2016). The role of acculturation on alcohol use disorders among Mexican-origin adults on and off the US-Mexico border. Poster presentation, 17th Alcohol Policy Conference, Arlington, VA.
  7. Ojeda VD,Ferraiolo N, Pinedo M, Castañeda JA, Burgos JL, Vargas-Ojeda AC. (October 2015). Meanings, Contexts and Implications of Gang Tattoos for Mexican Deportees Undergoing Gang Tattoo Removal. Poster presentation,Binational Policy Forum on Migration and Global HealthConference, Oakland, CA.
  8. Ferraiolo N, Pinedo M, McCurley J, Burgos JL, Vargas-Ojeda AC, Rodríguez M, Ojeda VD. (August 2015). Prevalence and Correlates of Depressive Symptoms among a Structurally Vulnerable Population in Tijuana, Mexico. Poster presentation, American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference, Kansas City, MO.
  9. Pinedo M, Burgos JL, Zuñiga ML, Perez R, Macera CM, Ojeda VD. (April 2015). Correlates of depressive symptoms among deported Mexican migrants who inject drugs in the US-Mexico border region. Poster Presentation, University of California (UC) Global Health Day 2015, Los Angeles, CA.
  10. Ojeda VD, Burgos JL, Horyniak D, Segovia LA, Pinedo M,Hiller SP, Vargas-Ojeda AC. (April 2015). Interest in free laser tattoo removal among persons receiving health care at a free clinic in Tijuana, Mexico. Poster Presentation, University of California (UC) Global Health Day 2015, Los Angeles, CA.
  11. Ferraiolo N, Pinedo M, McCurley J, Burgos JL, Vargas-Ojeda AC, Rodriguez M, Ojeda VD. (April 2015). Using the NIH PROMIS depression short form to assess for clinically significant depressive symptoms among free clinic patients in Tijuana, Mexico. Poster presentation, UC San Diego Public Health Research Day, San Diego, CA.
  12. Kang Sim ED, Espinoza RA, Pinedo M, Zuñiga ML. (November 2014). Self-perception of body image in relation to BMI among migrants and non-migrants in a community of indigenous Maya from Yucatan, Mexico. Poster presentation,142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition, New Orleans Louisiana.
  13. Pinedo M, Burgos JL, Ojeda VD. (October 2014). A Critical Review of Social and Structural Conditions that Influence HIV Risk among Mexican Deportees. Oral presentation, United States Conference on AIDS, San Diego, California.
  14. Natera Rey G; Miguel Esponda G, Pinedo, M; Vargas, C. (October 2014). Migración de retorno: ¿qué sucede cuando las familias regresan a México con hijos ciudadanos americanos? Diferencias entre familias con padresdeportados y no deportados. [Returned migration: what happens when families return to Mexico with US citizen children? Family differences between parent deportees and non-deportees]. Poster presentation, XXX Reunión Anual de Investigación, Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría, Mexico City, Mexico.
  15. Pinedo M, Burgos JL, Vargas-Ojeda AC, Fitzgerald DS, Ojeda VD. (September 2014). Correlates of police victimization among patients seeking care at a free clinic in Tijuana, Mexico. Poster presentation, National Hispanic Science Network on Drug Abuse, 14th Annual International Conference: Resiliency and Neuroplasticity among Vulnerable Populations - Towards a Synchrony of Disciplines, El Paso, Texas.
  16. Pinedo M, Burgos JL, Zuñiga ML, Perez R, Macera C, Ojeda VD. (September 2014). Examining the relationship between experiences of police victimization and deportation. Poster presentation, National Hispanic Science Network on Drug Abuse, 14th Annual International Conference: Resiliency and Neuroplasticity among Vulnerable Populations - Towards a Synchrony of Disciplines, El Paso, Texas.
  17. Ojeda VD, Burgos JL, Pinedo M, Rojas S, Vargas AC. Health status of migrants attending a binational student run free clinic in Tijuana, Mexico. (September 2014). Oral presentation, National Hispanic Science Network on Drug Abuse, 14th Annual International Conference: Resiliency and Neuroplasticity among Vulnerable Populations – Towards a Synchrony of Disciplines, El Paso, Texas
  18. Kang Sim ED, Espinoza RA, Pinedo M, Zuñiga ML (June 2013). Is Obesity Cultural? – Multiple comparisons of self-perception of body image and weight by migration status in a community of indigenous Maya from Yucatan, Mexico. Oral Presentation, United Sates-Mexico Border Obesity Prevention Summit, McAllen, Texas.
  19. Pinedo M, Burgos JL, Lozada R, Vera A, Ojeda VD (February 2013). Perceived HIV risk among deported injection drug users in Tijuana, Mexico. Poster presentation, University of California (UC) Global Health Day, Riverside, CA.
  20. Pinedo M, Leal D, Campos Y, Fregoso J, Goldenberg SM, Zuñiga ML (September 2012). Alcohol Use and Migration: A binational study among indigenous Mexican migrant in Yucatan and California. Oral presentation, National Hispanic Science Network on Drug Abuse, 12th Annual International Conference: Bridging the Gap in Behavioral Health Services for Latinos, San Diego, CA.
  21. Pinedo M, Leal D, Campos Y, Fregoso J (June 2012). Alcohol use behaviors among indigenous migrants. Oral presentation, University of California Center of Expertise on Migration and Health’s 2012 Summer Institute on Migration & Global Health, Los Angeles, CA.
  22. Pinedo M, Knight E, Hinton L, Franz C (November 2007). Avoidance as a coping mechanism in Latino and Anglo caregivers of elderly relatives with dementia. Poster presentation, Gerontological Society of America Conference, San Francisco, CA.
  23. Knight E, Pinedo M, Hinton L, Franz C (November 2007).Spiritual coping among caregivers of elderly relatives with dementia. Poster presentation, Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.
  24. Franz C, Knight E, Pinedo M (November 2007). Help-seeking for relatives with dementia: Latino and Anglo caregivers. Oral presentation,break out session “Novel Approaches to Help-Seeking for Chronic Illness among Latin Americans in the United States,” Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.
  25. Perez T, Caccavale T, Hallmark E, Jimenez E, Knight E, Kremen W, Lyons M, Pinedo M, Wilkerson W, Franz C (November 2007). Significant events in the lives of late-middle-aged men. Poster presentation, Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.
  26. Knight E, Pinedo M, Hinton L, Franz C (August 2007). Help! Dementia caregivers’ coping: comparisons by caregiver role and ethnicity. Poster presentation, American Psychological Association Meeting, San Francisco, CA.
  27. Pinedo M, Fantino E & Charlton M (August 2006). Effects of economic context on sharing behavior. Oral presentation,McNair Research Conference, Pennsylvania State University, PA.
  28. Pinedo M (June 2006). Skin color in the United States and mental health outcomes. Oral presentation, Summer Research Conference,University of California, San Diego, CA.

Invited Presentations