Marquis Who’s Who has honored Dr. Ruben Juarez for his work leading the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study and disaster response research. His work focuses on studying long-term health impacts on fire survivors and underserved communities in Hawaii.
- Dr. Juarez leads the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, the largest research initiative created after the 2023 Lahaina fires.
- The study tracks long-term health and social impacts on wildfire survivors while providing information back to participants.
- His research focuses on underrepresented populations including Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and families affected by the Maui wildfires.
- As HMSA Distinguished Professor at UH Manoa since 2022, he combines economics, public health, and community engagement in disaster research.
Source: 24 7Pressrelease
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