Alejandra Fernandez

Assistant Professor • UTSW • Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health • 👩🏽‍🏫 (tweets are my own)

[Alejandra Fernandez @a_fernandez_tx]

Finally NIH Reporter official! ☺️

[Alejandra Fernandez @a_fernandez_tx]

Had a great time at #SBM2026

Connecting with colleagues and presenting with the CVD SIG presenters Alyssa Vela, Amrik Khalsa, Isabel Rooper, and discussant Andrea Kozak.

As a bonus, Chicago had the best weather!

[NIH @NIH]

🚨 $20K challenge alert! 🚨NIH's @NIDAnews may award 5 teams up to $20K each to explore All of Us data and reveal new insights into substance use & addiction. Universities, nonprofits, companies—anyone can participate!
Deadline: Sept 8 2025. Register or tag a colleague! 🔗 https://t.co/vdLS3xy4ze

[O'Donnell School of Public Health at UTSW @utswosph]

One week from today, we'll be welcoming new students to the O'Donnell School of Public Health. We can't wait to meet you!

#UTSW #publichealth

[Alejandra Fernandez @a_fernandez_tx]

Using ecological momentary assessment to assess family functioning across parents and adolescents provided insight on both the family environment and the steps necessary to accomodate protocols to those whose English is a second lang! 🧠👨‍👩‍👧https://t.co/ZZsaC6LUuP

[Alejandra Fernandez @a_fernandez_tx]

DNC Speaker Series: Advances in Prevention Science, Diversity, and Inclusion, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – Prevention Research

Register and join with Dr. Natasha Cabrera as our invited speaker for HHM! ⁦@SPRORG⁩ ⁦@natashajcabrera⁩ https://t.co/vmjQfj6JoO

[Tara Bautista @TaraBautistaPHD]

We finished our welcome message for @theNHSN conference! It has been an exciting year as conference chair and I am looking forward to seeing everyone in person next month! Thanks to @NIDAnews @NIAAAnews @NIMHD @NIH_ORWH @NIMHgov @CSRpeerreview @NIHprevents for your support!

[Raquel R, PhD @RaquelRhotom]

📢 I'm on the job market!! Seeking academic positions in Psychology (Clinical/Counseling), Social work, and Public Health in departments that value community-engaged policy relevant work. 📢

I'm also a pretty cool colleague who on hikes will make you look awesome in comparison

[National Hispanic Science Network (NHSN) @theNHSN]

Drug and Alcohol Dependence Journal special issue for August 2024 features 2023 NHSN Conference. To view all articles and abstracts, visit https://t.co/jh4XlIhFor

[Tara Bautista @TaraBautistaPHD]

Submit your abstracts now for the 24th Annual NHSN Conference. October 3 – 5, 2024 in New Orleans, LA.
I'm excited to be this year's scientific co-chair, I hope to see you there!

[McKenna (Freeman) Ackon PhD @McKennaAckon]

Now recruiting for my dissertation!! 🎉 Looking for Latinx/Hispanic young adults (ages 18-25) in the U.S.! More information located in the attached flyer. Please share with anyone who may be interested 😄 @care_mu @AcademicChatter #academictwitter

[Alejandra Fernandez @a_fernandez_tx]

I've been hoping to find a name that encompasses the research we are working on, but fell short because I lack creativity. But my students are fantastic and lit a spark that ignited the initial flame of the BienESTAR Lab. Super excited to continue to develop our identity!!

[National Hispanic Science Network (NHSN) @theNHSN]

Register for our upcoming ECLC Webinar "Navigating the Path to Academic Employment: Expert Insights and Strategies” spearheaded by @MADScientist365 & @ad_lozano
Wednesday, November 8th 12-1pm CST (1-2pm EST).
Register: https://t.co/ZvhFbcDGWi

[Jaime Almandoz, MD MBA FTOS @JaimeAlmandoz]

🧠 Depression is more prevalent among #bariatric surgery patients who are recruited for research via social media - @JacksonMFrancis
⚠️Be aware of biases in recruitment
📱What’s the relationship between social media use and mental health among people with obesity?
#OW2023

[Alejandra Fernandez @a_fernandez_tx]

@ObesitySociety 2023 Diversity Travel Award Recipient, doctoral candidate Marianne Olaniran, presenting ✌🏽 posters!! #OW2023

[Alejandra Fernandez @a_fernandez_tx]

@TaraBautistaPHD @ObesitySociety I know!!! So hard to leave the babies 🥹

[Alejandra Fernandez @a_fernandez_tx]

Every conference should have a BarkPark session 🐾🐾🐾 Such a midday pick up! @ObesitySociety #OW2023

[Alejandra Fernandez @a_fernandez_tx]

Love seeing my fellow faculty, Dr. Marlyn Allicock, presenting their impactful disparities work! @ObesitySociety #OW2023 @UTHealthSPH

[Alejandra Fernandez @a_fernandez_tx]

First time at @ObesitySociety #OW2023 in my very own backyard in Dallas!