Selected Works

PUBLICATIONS

Aguilera J, Han X, Cao S, Balmes J, Lurmann F, Tyner T, Lutsker L, Noth E, Hammond K, Sampath V, Burt T, Utz PJ, Khatri P, Aghaeepour N, Holden M, Prunicki M, Nadeau K (2022). Increases in ambient air pollutants during pregnancy are linked to increases in methylation of IL4, IL10, and IFNγ. Clinical Epigenetics, 14(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13148-022-01254-2
Agache I, Sampath V, Aguilera J, Akdis Cm Barry M, Bouagnon A, Chinthrajah S, Collins W, Dulitzki C, Erny B, Gomez J, Goshua A, Jutel M, Kizer K, Kline O, LaBeaud A, Pali I, Perret K, Peters R, Plaza M, Prunicki M, Sack T, Salas R, Sindher S, Sokolow S, Thiel C, Veides E, Wray, B, Traidi C, Witt C, Nadeau K (2022). Climate Change and Global Health: A Call to more Research and more Action. Allergy, https://doi.org/10.1111/all.15229
Rangel A, Raysoni AU, Chavez MC, Jeon S, Aguilera J, Whigham LD, Li WW (2021). Assessment of traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) at two near-road schools and residence in El Paso, Texas, USA. Atmospheric Pollution Research, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apr.2021.101304.
Aguilera J, Soyoung J, Chavez M, Ibarra G, Ferreira-Pinto J, Whigham L, Li WW (2021). Land Use Regression of Long-Term Transportation Data on Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors in Low-income Communities. Transportation Research Record. doi.org/10.1177/03611981211021853
Bae HR, Chandy M, Aguilera J, Smith EM, Nadeau K, Wu JC, Paik, DT (2021). Adverse effects of air pollution-derived fine particulate matter on cardiovascular homeostasis and disease. Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcm.2021.09.010
Aguilera, J (2020). Associations of Traffic Related Air Pollution with Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Health Outcomes in At-Risk Populations from El Paso, Texas. Doctoral Dissertation, The University of Texas at El Paso. Scholar Works. https://scholarworks.utep.edu/open_etd/3077
Redelfs, A H, Aguilera, J, & Ruiz, S L (2019). Practical Strategies to Improve Your Writing: Lessons Learned from Public Health Practitioners Participating in a Writing Group. Health promotion practice, https://doi.org/10.1177/1524839919838398.
Aguilera, J, & Whigham, L D (2018). Using the 13C/12C carbon isotope ratio to characterise the emission sources of airborne particulate matter: a review of literature. Isotopes in environmental and health studies, 54(6), 573-587. https://doi.org/10.1080/10256016.2018.1531854
Aguilera, J. (2016). Prevalence of risk factors for metabolic syndrome in uninsured Hispanic adults from low income communities in El Paso, Texas. Master’s Thesis, The University of Texas at El Paso. Scholar Works. https://scholarworks.utep.edu/dissertations/AAI10151250

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

Aguilera, J., Han, X., Cao, S., Prunicki, M., & Nadeau, K. (2022). Exposure to ambient air pollutants during pregnancy is linked to IL4, IL10, and IFNγ gene methylation and fewer Th1, Th2, and Th17 cell populations. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 149(2), AB139.
Aguilera, J., Han, X., Cao, S., Prunicki, M., & Nadeau, K. (2021, November). Exposure to NO2, CO, and PM during pregnancy is linked to a decreased Th2 percentage and anti-inflammatory cytokines. In ALLERGY (Vol. 76, pp. 310-310).
Rodriguez, L. A., Morales-Acuna, F., Aguilera, J., & Gurovich, A. N. (2020). Reliability of a Novel Ultrasound Transducer Holder for Flow-Mediated Dilation. The FASEB Journal, 34(S1), 1-1.
Aguilera, J., Jeon, S., Chavez, M., Ibarra-Mejia, G., Pinto, J. F., Li, W. W., & Whigham, L. (2020, November). Associations of Traffic and Air Pollution with Obesity and Fasting Glucose in Low-Income Populations. In OBESITY (Vol. 28, pp. 9-9).
Ruiz, S., Aguilera, J., Perez, D. A., Redelfs, A. H., Dhurandhar, N., & Whigham, L. (2019). Accuracy of calorie perceptions in individuals who are attempting to lose weight (p16-062-19). Current Developments in Nutrition, 3(Supplement_1), nzz050-P16.
Aguilera J., Jeon, S., Chavez, M., & Whigham, L. (2018). Moderate to vigorous physical activity levels negatively correlate with traffic related air pollutants in children with asthma attending a school near a freeway.Transport Research International Documentation
Aguilera, J., Magallanes, P., Morales, E., Magallanes, F., Atkinson, R., & Whigham, L. (2017). Evaluation of Diabetes Remission in Patients Undergoing Jejuno-Ileal Bypass with Internal Fistula in Juarez, MX. Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 13(10), S132-S133.

BOOK CHAPTERS AND REPORTS

Aguilera J, Youn S, Kline O, Seastdet H, Prunicki M, (2022). Chapter 18: Global Air pollution Climate Change and Global Health, CABI, 2^nd Ed. (In print)
Maines B, Sampath V, Aguilera J, Prunicki M, Nadeau K (2022). Chapter 19: Wildfire, climate change and smoke, Climate Change and Global Health, CABI, 2^nd Ed. (In print)
Li WW, Raysoni AU, Jeon S, Whigham L, Aguilera J, Rangel A, Chavez MC, Ramirez IM, (2019). Healthy Living, Children’s Respiratory Health, and Traffic-Related Air Pollution in an Underserved Community, Final report submitted to Center for Advancing Research in Transportation Emissions, Energy, and Health (CAR-TEEH), United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) University Transportation Center.

PRESENTATIONS

Aguilera, J., Han, X., Cao, S., Prunicki, M., & Nadeau, K. (2022, February). Exposure to ambient air pollutants during pregnancy is linked to IL4, IL10, and IFNγ gene methylation and fewer Th1, Th2, and Th17 cell populations. Oral presentation. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAI), Phoenix, AZ.
Aguilera J, Han X, Cao S, Prunicki M, Nadeau K (2021, July). Exposure to NO₂, CO, and PM during pregnancy is linked to a decreased Th2 percentage and anti-inflammatory cytokines. Poster presentation. European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Hybrid Congress 2021. Krakow – Poland (Digital)
Aguilera J, Han X, Cao S, Prunicki M, Nadeau K (2021, June). Links of exposure to ambient air pollutants during pregnancy with a decreased Th1 percentage and inflammatory cytokines. Oral presentation. 15th World Immune Regulation Meeting. Davos – Switzerland (Digital)
Akhabir L, Heroux D, Prunicki M, Aguilera J, Putnam D, Nadeau K, Denburg J (2021, June). Maternal Asthma Risk in Relation to Infant and Early Life Hematopoietic Progenitor Cell Profiling: Evidence for in utero Innate Immune Memory. Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies. Virtual Annual Meeting
Aguilera J, Soyoung J, Chavez M, Ibarra G, Ferreira-Pinto J, Whigham L, Li WW (2021, May). Short term effects of traffic related air pollution on cardiorespiratory outcomes among low income residents, oral presentation, 2^nd Transportation, Air Quality, and Health Symposium
Aguilera J, Del Rio K, Guillen CP, Rodriguez M, Martinez E, Ferreira-Pinto J. (2021, Mar). Interdisciplinary team approach to facilitate access to healthcare for uninsured/low income residents in partnership with a local food bank in El Paso, TX, oral presentation, Society for Public Health Education 2021, Virtual Conference
Aguilera J, Soyoung J, Chavez M, Ibarra G, Ferreira-Pinto J, Whigham L, Li WW (2021, Jan). Land Use Regression of Long-Term Transportation Data on Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors in Low-income Communities. Oral presentation. Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting
Aguilera J, Soyoung J, Chavez M, Ibarra G, Ferreira-Pinto J, Whigham L, Li WW (2020, Nov). Associations of Traffic and Related Air Pollutants with Obesity and Glucose in Low-Income Populations in El Paso, TX Oral presentation, ObesityWeek Interactive
Aguilera J, Smith E, Prunicki M, Nadeau K (2020, Nov). Wildfire symptoms before and after an exposure event. Poster presentation. Cooperative Centers for Human Immunology (CCHI) Annual Programmatic Meeting.
Aguilera J, Soyoung J, Chavez M, Ibarra G, Ferreira-Pinto J, Whigham L, Li WW (2020, Jul). Short term effects of traffic related air pollution on cardiorespiratory outcomes among low income residents, oral presentation, Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) for the improvement of air quality in the Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua/El Paso, Texas/Dona Ana County, New Mexico air basin
Aguilera J, Soyoung J, Chavez M, Ibarra G, Ferreira-Pinto J, Whigham L, Li WW (2020, Jul). Land Use Regression of Long-Term Transportation Data on Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors in Low-income Communities. Joint Advisory Committee (JAC) for the improvement of air quality in the Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua/El Paso, Texas/Dona Ana County, New Mexico air basin
Del Rio K, Aguilera J, Concha J, Guillen CP, Mata H. (2020, Mar) Health Promotion Student Association: History, Opportunities, and Vision of an inclusive, interdisciplinary health promotion student organization at a Hispanic Serving Institute – UT El Paso, poster presentation, Society for Public Health Education 2020, Virtual Conference.
Uwak I, Aguilera J, Ramirez I, Johnson N, Whigham L, Li W-W, Ramani T, Vallamsundar S. (2020, Jan) Exposure assessment of Traffic-Related Air Pollution in El Paso, Texas using personal and ambient monitoring, presented in the TRB Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
Aguilera J, Perez D, Redelfs A, Hassan A, Martin K, Whigham L. (2019, Nov) Evaluation of Change in Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Body Composition in a Food Pantry Initiative, Poster presentation, ObesityWeek 2019, Las Vegas, NV
Nyachoti D, Aguilera J, Perez D, Hassan A, Redelfs A, Whigham L. (2019, Nov) Evaluation of Impact of a Multi-School Gardening Intervention on Fruit and Vegetable Intake, Poster presentation, ObesityWeek 2019, Las Vegas, NV
Ruiz S, Aguilera J, Perez D, Redelfs A, Dhurandhar N, Whigham L. (2019, Nov) Does Percent Body Fat Influence the Accuracy of Calorie Perception?, Poster presentation, ObesityWeek 2019, Las Vegas, NV
Wijayatunga N, Sandoval A, Aguilera J, Whigham L, Dhurandhar E. (2019, Nov) A systematic review: Association of Socioeconomic Status with Objectively Measured Physical Activity, Poster presentation, ObesityWeek 2019, Las Vegas, NV
Hopkins P, Hassan A, Aguilera J, Ruiz S, Redelfs A, Dhurandhar N, Whigham L. (2019, Nov) Determining the association of Fruit and Vegetable Intake between Dieters and Non-Dieters, Poster presentation, ObesityWeek 2019, Las Vegas, NV
Marquez I, Del Rio K, Vazquez D, Aguilera J. (2019, Nov) Lessons learned from the Medicaid Waiver project university partnerships: Highlights of the Border Public Health Interest Group collaboration in El Paso, TX, Poster presentation, American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA
Del Rio K, Aguilera J, Ferreira-Pinto J. (2019, Nov) Prevalence of risk factors for metabolic syndrome among members of Faith-based organizations in El Paso, Texas, Poster presentation, American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA
Ruiz S, Aguilera J, Perez D, Dhurandhar N, Whigham L. (2019, Jun) Accuracy of calorie perceptions in individuals who are attempting to lose weight or have a weight concern, Poster presentation, Nutrition 2019, Baltimore, MD
Del Rio K, Aguilera J. (2019, Apr) Metabolic syndrome in low income communities: GIS mapping as a tool for surveillance; Flash presentation, Southwest Institute for Health Disparities Research conference; Las Cruces, NM
Del Rio K, Aguilera J, Ferreira-Pinto J. (2019, Mar) Metabolic syndrome in low income communities: GIS mapping as a tool for surveillance. Poster presentation, NMPHA; Las Cruces, NM
Aguilera J, Perez D, Redelfs A, Jeon S, Raysoni A, Li WW, Whigham L. (2019, Feb) Relationship Between Physical Activity, Fruits and Vegetables, and Air Quality in Children with Asthma; Oral Presentation, Transportation, Air Quality, and Health Symposium; Austin, TX
Aguilera J, Whigham L. (2019, Feb) Using the 13C/12C Carbon Isotope Ratio to Characterize the Emission Sources of Airborne Particulate Matter; Poster presentation, Transportation, Air Quality, and Health Symposium; Austin, TX
Raysoni A, Jeon S, Aguilera J, Li WW. (2019, Feb) Assessment of Asthma Control Questionnaire as a Metric for Children’s Traffic Air Pollution Exposures at Two Roadside El Paso Elementary Schools; Oral presentation, Transportation, Air Quality, and Health Symposium; Austin, TX
Aguilera J, Jeon S, Raysoni A ,Rangel A, Whigham L, Li WW. (2019, Jan) Moderate to vigorous physical activity levels negatively correlate with traffic related air pollutants in children with asthma attending a school near a freeway; Poster presentation, Transportation Research Board’s Annual Meeting; Washington, DC
Aguilera J, Perez D, Redelfs A, Whigham L. (2018, Nov) Impact of a Multi-school Garden Program on Student Fruit and Vegetable Intake. Poster presentation, ObesityWeek, Nashville, TN
Del Rio K, Aguilera J, Whigham L, Ferreira-Pinto J. (2018, Nov) High prevalence of obesity and cardiovascular risk factors in a Hispanic population without health insurance. Poster presentation, ObesityWeek; Nashville, TN
Raysoni A, Soyoung J, Aguilera J, Whigham L, Garcia S, Garcia M, Rangel A, Chavez M, Ramirez I, Li WW (2018, Nov). Airway inflammation and lung function measurements in children with asthma at two road-side elementary schools in El Paso, TX, Oral session, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo; San Diego, CA
Aguilera J, Del Rio K (2018, Nov). Evidence Based Screenings for Cardiorrespiratory Health Outcomes among Uninsured College Hispanic Students in El Paso Texas; Panel presentation, University of Texas at El Paso Graduate Research Expo; El Paso, TX
Aguilera J (2018, Nov). School near a freeway: Health outcomes for children with asthma; Connector presenter, 6^th Interdisciplinary Research Education Symposium, University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso, TX
Del Rio K, Aguilera J, Whigham L, Ferreira-Pinto (2018, Nov). Prevalence of Obesity and Risk Factors for Metabolic Syndrome among Uninsured College Hispanic Students in El Paso Texas; Poster presentation, 6^th Interdisciplinary Research Education Symposium, University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso, TX
Aguilera J, Chavez M (2018, Sep) Moderate to vigorous physical activity levels negatively correlate with traffic related air pollutants in children with asthma attending a school near a freeway; Oral presentation, Air Quality Joint Advisory Committee; Las Cruces, NM
Li W-W, Jeon S, Raysoni A, Aguilera J, Whigham L, Rangel A, Chavez M, Ramirez I. (Sep, 2018) Association of respiratory responses with traffic air pollution for asthmatic children attending road schools, Oral presentation, the Air Sensor International Conference, Oakland, CA.
Aguilera J, Whigham L. (2018, Apr). Using Carbon Stable Isotope Ratios to Evaluate the Effects of Air Pollution; Poster presentation, 3^rd Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) U Research Symposium; El Paso, TX
Aguilera J, Del Rio K, (2017, Nov). Evidence Based Screenings for Cardiorrespiratory Health Outcomes in Low Income Communities from El Paso Texas; Oral presentation, Healthier Texas Summit; Austin, TX
Aguilera J, Magallanes P, Morales E, Magallanes F, Atkinson R, Whigham L (2017, Nov). Evaluation of Diabetes Remission in Patients Undergoing Jejuno-Ileal Bypass with Internal Fistula in Juarez, MX; e-Poster presentation, ObesityWeek; Washington, DC
Del Rio K, Aguilera J, Whigham L., (2017, Nov). Prevalence of Obesity and Risk Factors for Metabolic Syndrome among Uninsured College Hispanic Students in El Paso Texas; Poster presentation, ObesityWeek; Washington, DC
Armijos RX, Weigel MM, Aguilera J, Martinez E, Mejia E, Olvera H, Balogun A, Gonzalez F (2017, Nov). Residence in urban neighborhoods with high ultrafine particulate matter (UFP) air pollution is associated with systemic inflammation and hypertension in U.S.-Mexico border adults; Poster presentation American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo; Atlanta, GA
Armijos RX, Weigel MM, Martinez E, Aguilera J, Mejia E, Olvera H, Racines-Orbe M (2017, Nov). Association of chronic exposure to ultrafine particulate matter with pulmonary inflammation, endothelial injury, and arterial thickness in urban U.S.-Mexico border children; Poster presentation American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo; Atlanta, GA
Aguilera J, Del Rio K, (2017, Oct). Evidence Based Screenings for Cardiorrespiratory Health Outcomes in Low Income Communities from El Paso Texas; Oral presentation, Healthy Exchange, University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso, TX
Aguilera J, Whigham L. (2017, Sep). Elucidation of the effects of air pollution on asthma using naturally-occurring carbon stable isotope ratios; Poster presentation, 2^nd Interdisciplinary Research Expo; University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
Aguilera J, Ibarra-Mejia G, Redelfs A, Whigham L (2016, Nov). Prevalence of Risk Factors for Metabolic Syndrome in Uninsured Hispanic Adults from Low Income Communities in El Paso, Texas; Poster presentation, ObesityWeek; New Orleans, LA
Aguilera J, Magallanes P, Magallanes F, Morales I (2016, Oct). Optimal glucose control and reduction of insulin requirements for patients with Type 1 diabetes that Undergo Jejuno-Ileal Bypass with Internal Fistula; Poster presentation, 13th Annual Diabetes Conference: Faces of Diabetes, El Paso, TX
Aguilera J (2016, Apr). University Career Center Medical Professionals Panel; Panel presentation; University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
Aguilera J, Magallanes P, Magallanes F, Morales I (2015, Oct). Evaluation of Metabolic Syndrome Components in Diabetic Patients that Undergo Jejuno-Ileal Bypass with Internal Fistula in Juarez, MX since 1984; Poster presentation, 12th Annual Diabetes Conference: Faces of Diabetes; El Paso, TX
Aguilera J (2015, Oct). Medicine and Public Health; Lecture presentation, 3rd Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium: 21st Century Developments in Health Promoting Fields; University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
Aguilera J., Alvarez C., Mora A (2015, Sep). Epidemiology Data Management in case of Outbreak/ Emergency and Development of Medical Health Surge protocol for the City of El Paso Department of Public Health; MPH Practicum Poster presentation, College of Health Sciences; El Paso, TX
R.X. Armijos, M.M. Weigel, Martinez E., Aguilera J., Raysoni A (2015, Jan). Evidence Based Screening for Cardiorrespiratory Health Outcomes in Low Income Communities from El Paso, Texas; Poster presentation El Paso Department of Public Health; El Paso, TX
Cisneros I, Aguilera J., Martinez E., R.X. Armijos (2014, Nov). Detection of Pathogens in Bioaerosols in Low Income Communities in El Paso, Texas; Poster presentation Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students; San Antonio, TX
Magallanes P, Aguilera J, Magallanes F, Morales I (2014, Oct). Evaluation of Diabetes Remission and Life Expectancy in Patients that Undergo Jejuno-Ileal Bypass with Internal Fistula in Juarez, MX since 1984; Poster presentation 11th Annual Diabetes Conference: Faces of Diabetes; El Paso, TX
Martinez E, Aguilera J, Ramirez J, R X Armijos (2014, Feb). Respiratory Health Effects Induced by Indoor and Outdoor Bioaerosols in El Paso, Texas; Poster presentation Microbiology Symposium, University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso, TX
Aguilera J (2013, Oct). Medicine and Public Health, Lecture Presentation, 1st Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium: 21st Century Developments in Health Promoting Fields; University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX