Daniel studies the diffusion and communication of novel health technologies, such as genetic testing, among racial and ethnic groups in the United States.

Daniel is a health communication researcher, NHGRI F99/K00 Awardee, and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, in the Division of Hemotology-Oncology and the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy. Daniel’s research focuses on health equity, diffusion of novel health technologies to racial/ethnic groups, genomics & genetic testing, and communication. His dissertation empirically examines Latinx individuals’ experiences with genetic testing, their attitudes, and identify perceived facilitators and barriers to testing. His goal is to use the findings to develop strategies to empower and encourage more Latinx individuals to utilize genetic testing for health purposes.

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