Professor, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador

Nergiz Turgut's global work addresses health disparities in Ecuador through community-based interventions, mental health support, and the examination of social determinants of health. Her interests in global health equity align with the Center's themes of strengthening systems for health. Turgut's research develops effective strategies for health equity by focusing on community engagement and examining social determinants to enhance mental health support and reduce health disparities.