Education
PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2017
MPP, Princeton University, 2010
MSc, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 2008
MD, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, 2000
Overview
Dr. Socal is a physician trained in adult Neurology. She holds a Master’s in Public Policy from Princeton University and a PhD in Public Health/Health Systems from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Socal’s research focuses on improving pharmaceutical coverage and access to medicines for individuals living with chronic conditions. Her most recent work involves understanding biosimilar adoption, improving FDA regulation for follow-on insulins, and removing wasteful drugs from health insurers' formularies. Dr. Socal has testified before the U.S. Congress on drug pricing and the provisions established in H.R.3. Dr. Socal has also testified at the Food and Drug Administration on issues related to biopharmaceutical regulation, including insulins. Dr. Socal teaches courses on U.S. Pharmaceutical Policy and the U.S. Healthcare System.
Honors and Awards
2020 Excellence in Teaching (U.S. Pharmaceutical Policy) Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
2019 Excellence in Teaching (U.S. Pharmaceutical Policy) Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
2016 David and Elinor Bodian Scholarship Award, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
2016 Henry K. and Lola Beye Scholarship in International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
2015 Teaching-As-Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins Center for Educational Resources
2015 Gordis Teaching Fellowship, Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
2013 Gordis Teaching Fellowship, Johns Hopkins Krieger School of Arts and Sciences
2009 Research Fellowship, Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), Brazil
2008 Research Fellowship, Princeton University Grand Challenges Initiative and the Ford Foundation