Macklin E. Guzmán,DHSc, MPH
Research & selected contributions

A foundation in evidence.
An orientation toward impact.

A curated selection of scholarly work, research activity, and professional recognition. Not a full curriculum vitae.

Peer-reviewed publication

Selected published research.

01 / 2020Journal of Public HealthPeer-reviewed original research

Effect of an intensive lifestyle intervention on the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its components among overweight and obese adults

Guzmán M, et al. Journal of Public Health. 2020;42(4):828–838. doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdz170.

An observational investigation examining metabolic syndrome and its components in adults participating in a physician-supervised intervention. The original article documents the design, outcomes, and limitations.

Read the publication on PubMed ↗
Persistent researcher identifier

ORCID researcher profile

An additional reference point for Dr. Guzmán’s scholarly identity and research contributions.

ORCID iD0000-0003-1464-9954
Research leadership

Investigation beyond the page.

Registered observational study

Prospective Metabolic Indicator Study (PROMIS)

A multicenter study examining changes in metabolic syndrome and related indicators. Of 577 enrolled participants, 479 met eligibility criteria for the published analysis.

View ClinicalTrials.gov record ↗
2015–2018 · Clinical research
Scientific communications

Conference research and scholarly dialogue

Selected abstracts and posters presented at meetings of The Obesity Society, the Obesity Medicine Association, the World Obesity Federation, and other professional organizations.

Research presentations · 2012–2020
Selected conference topics

Questions that informed the work.

2020

Does insurance coverage predict better weight-loss outcomes?

Multicenter retrospective study · The Obesity Society (virtual meeting)

Research examining the relationship between insurance coverage and treatment outcomes.

2018

Behavioral changes following participation in a weight-loss program

Scientific poster · American College of Lifestyle Medicine

Work exploring behavioral dimensions of health improvement in structured clinical programs.

2014

Screening for type 2 diabetes and diabetes risk

Scientific poster · International Congress on Obesity

Research addressing clinical screening and risk identification in a weight-management population.

Recognition & practice

Research informs a broader contribution.

Research recognition · 2013

Early Career Investigator Award

Recognition from The Obesity Society for early-career contributions to obesity research.

Applied scientific expertise

Innovation, product evaluation & advisory

Alongside published research, Dr. Guzmán’s professional practice includes scientific product evaluation, development strategy, clinical evidence review, and pharmaceutical/life sciences scientific engagement. Client-specific and confidential work is not presented here.

Applied clinical science

Clinical Program Development & Innovation

Beyond traditional research, Dr. Guzmán’s work encompasses the design and advancement of evidence-based clinical programs that connect scientific knowledge with practical models of care.

His experience includes clinical frameworks, treatment pathways, and implementation strategies intended to support consistent, scalable, and patient-centered healthcare delivery.

Professional inquiries

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For speaking invitations, scientific advisory engagements, clinical program development, healthcare innovation, and professional collaborations.

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