DALLAS – Conference USA selected Dr. Noël C. Barengo, Associate Professor of Epidemiology in FIU's Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, as the 2025 CUSA Professor of the Year, voted on by the member institution's provosts.
A key figure in advancing chronic disease prevention efforts through large-scale research collaborations, Dr. Barengo's research has played a vital role in shaping global public health strategies and policies, particularly in the prevention of chronic diseases.
Dr. Barengo was chosen from a group of 10 Faculty Achievement Award winners. The awards program was established by the league's presidents and chancellors to recognize exceptional contributions in teaching, research and service.