Noël Christopher Barengo, M.D., Ph.D.
Department of Medical Education; Division of Medical and Population Health Sciences, Education, and Research: Office of Institutional Knowledge Management
Office: AHC1-342
Phone: 305-348-9526
Email: nbarengo@fiu.edu
Specialties: Epidemiology, public health, preventive medicine
Publications: FIU Discovery Profile
Dr. Noël C. Barengo has over 20 years of experience teaching epidemiology, research methods, and public health. He has taught extensively in undergraduate and graduate programs across Europe and Latin America.
Dr. Barengo’s research focuses on population health and non-communicable diseases, emphasizing the prevention of hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. He is actively involved in professional organizations such as the American Public Health Association, the American Diabetes Association, the International Diabetes Federation, and America’s Network for Chronic Disease Surveillance. He has worked as a consultant for the Pan American Health Organization and the health ministries in Argentina, Colombia, and Paraguay.
Dr. Barengo has co-authored over 160 peer-reviewed articles. He brings a global perspective and a commitment to advancing public health through education and research.
Education
Ph.D., Public Health, University of Eastern Finland, Finland
M.P.H., University of Eastern Finland, Finland
M.D., University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Awards
Bernard Choi Award, America’s Network for Chronic Disease Surveillance, 2024
Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, 2024