Juan I. Ruiz, MD, MPH
Department of Health Services Research, Division of Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Instructor, Department of Health Services Research, Division of OVP, Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2016 | Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA, MPH, Community Health Education |
| 2008 | Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, ARG, MD, Medicine |
Postgraduate Training
| 2017-2019 | Postgraduate Specialization, Health Technology Assessment, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires |
| 2009-2013 | Clinical Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Hospital Aleman, Buenos Aires |
| 2008-2008 | Internship, Hospital Aleman, Buenos Aires |
Board Certifications
| 2022 | Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certification |
| 2018 | Health Technology Assessment Medical Specialist (Universidad de Buenos Aires) |
| 2013 | Internal Medicine Specialist (Ministry of Health of Argentina) |
Honors & Awards
| 2014 | Fulbright Scholar |
| 2009 | Summa Cum Laude. School of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Ruiz JI, Singh G, Erck M, Geng Y, Suarez-Almazor ME, Lopez-Olivo MA. Quality and content evaluation of websites with information about immune checkpoint inhibitors: An environmental scan. PLoS One 17(10):e0275676, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36215234.
- Clavijo MM, Vicente Reparaz MLA, Ruiz JI, Acuña MA, Casali CE, Aizpurua MF, Mahuad CV, Eciolaza S, Ventura A, Garate GM. Mild COVID-19 Illness as a Risk Factor for Venous Thromboembolism. Cureus 13(9):e18236, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34722035.
- McDaniel JT, Nuhu K, Ruiz JI, Alorbi G. Social determinants of cancer incidence and mortality around the world: an ecological study. Glob Health Promot 26(1):41-49, 2019. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29187122.
- Nuhu KM, McDaniel JT, Alorbi GA, Ruiz JI. Effect of healthcare spending on the relationship between the Human Development Index and maternal and neonatal mortality. International health, 2018.
- Ruiz JI, Nuhu K, McDaniel JT, Popoff F, Izcovich A, Criniti JM. Inequality as a Powerful Predictor of Infant and Maternal Mortality around the World. PLoS One 10(10):e0140796, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26488170.
- Nuhu K, McDaniel JT, Ruiz JI. Socioeconomic Distribution and Behavior: A Comparative Analysis of Urban and Rural Counties in the USA. Epidemiology Biostatistcs and Public Health, 2015.
- Nuhu K, McDaniel JT, Ruiz JI. Colorectal Cancer, Socioeconomic Distribution and Behavior: A Comparative Analysis of Urban and Rural Counties in the USA. Epidemiology Biostatistcs and Public Health, 2015.
- Izcovich A, Criniti JM, Ruiz JI, Catalano HN. Impact of a GRADE-based medical question answering system on physician behaviour: a randomised controlled trial. Evidence Based Medicine, 2015.
- Criniti JM, Izcovich A, Popoff F, Ruiz JI, Catalano HN. [Ticagrelor in acute coronary syndrome. Explaining the inexplicable]. Medicina (B Aires) 74(3):239-44, 2014. PMID: 24918677.
- Anders M, González VM, Ruiz JI, Casas G, Goldaracena N, Orozco F, Antinucci F, Larralde M, Catalano H, Quifionez E, McCormack L, Mastai R. An unreported case of pancreatic panniculitis in a liver transplant patient. Acta Gastroenterol Latinoam 44(3):239-42, 2014. PMID: 26742296.
- Furio A, Fontao R, Falco N, Ruiz JI, Cardinali DP. Neuroprotective Effect of Melatonin on Glucocorticoid Toxicity in the Rat Hippocampus. The Open Physiology Journal, 2008.
- Rodríguez V, Machiavello D, Spira C,Ruiz JI, Canteros F, Roberti J, Belizán M, García-Elorrio E. Adaptation and implementation of the Batz guide for bedside advocacy in two hospitals. Int J Risk Saf Med. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34924403.
Manuals, Teaching Aids, Other Teaching Publications
- Ruiz JI, Izcovich A, Catalano HN. Resolución de problemas clínicos basada en las mejores pruebas. PROAMI - Editorial Medica Panamericana: Argentina, 2014.
- Ruiz JI, Gómez EJ, González Malla C, Catalano HN. Miastenia Gravis: Diagnóstico y Opciones Terapéuticas. Oportunidad Quirúrgica. PROAMI - Editorial Medica Panamericana: Argentina, 2010.
Abstracts
- Ruiz JI, Wu C, Zhao H, Giordano S, Rajan S, Suarez-Almazor M.. Utilization of Biologic and Targeted Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Therapy in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Breast Cancer [abstract]. Arthritis Rheumatol 74(9), 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Lopez-Olivo M, Kachira J, Buni M, Kim S, Lu H, Duhon G, Ruiz J, Bingham III C, Calabrese C, Volk R, Suarez-Almazor M.. Learning Needs Assessment for Patients with Cancer and a Pre-Existing Autoimmune Disease Who Are Candidates to Receive Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors. Arthritis Rheumatol 74(9), 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Lopez-Olivo M, Kachira J, Buni M, Kim S, Lu H, Duhon G, Ruiz JI, Bingham III C, Calabrese C, Volk R, Suarez-Almazor M.. Learning Needs Assessment for Patients with Cancer and a Pre-Existing Autoimmune Disease Who Are Candidates to Receive Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors [abstract]. Arthritis Rheumatol 74(9), 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Ruiz JI, et al. PCN519 Real World Evidence (RWE): Analysis of the prognosis of patients with metastatic colon cancer under biologic treatment in the social security sector of Argentina. Value in Health 22 (2019): S539, 2019.
- Ruiz JI, Izcovich A, González Malla C, Esandi ME, Raineri F, Chapman E, Catalano HN. Using the GRADE Approach to Support the Development of Public Health Policies: an Innovative experience from Argentina. Newsletter of the International Society for Evidence-Based Health Care, 2016.
- Ruiz JI, Navar SM, Failo A, Catalano HN. Perceptions and Attitudes of Medical Students towards Evidence Based Physical Examination Teaching: A Qualitative Study. Newsletter of the International Society for Evidence-Based Health Care, 2016.
- Manzano JG, Franco-Vega, M, Lu M, Sahar H, Leal-Alviarez D, Altay H, Ruiz JI, Tomy S, Brito-Dellan N.. Enhancing the Coordination of Care for Hospitalized Patients with Suspected Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor (ICI)-related Pneumonitis through the Development and Implementation of a Hospital-Based Clinical Care Pathway.
Grant & Contract Support
| Title: | Impact of home visits on the health of High risk newborns: A systematic review |
| Funding Source: | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) / Ministry of Health of the Province of Buenos Aires Argentina |
| Role: | Principal Investigator |
| Title: | Systematic Review to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to prevent child obesity |
| Funding Source: | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Role: | Co-Investigator |
| Title: | Development of indicators for the evaluation of quality in primary health care |
| Funding Source: | World Bank |
| Role: | Researcher for the Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy (IECS) |
| Title: | Immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy and long-term cardiovascular outcomes in cancer survivors |
| Funding Source: | Cancer Survivorship Research Grant at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| Role: | Principal Investigator |
| Title: | Improving Decision-Making in Patients with Pre-Existing Rheumatoid Arthritis and Melanoma Considering Immune Checkpoint Inhibition |
| Funding Source: | Rheumatology Research Foundation Innovative Research |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| Title: | Effects of biologic and targeted therapies for rheumatoid arthritis on cancer outcomes |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NIAMS |
| Role: | Collaborator |