Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Professor of Emergency Medicine & Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital; Channing Division of Network Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Boston, MA
ORCID: 0000‑0002‑5071‑7654
Research Profile: MGH / Harvard Researchers Page
About Dr. Camargo
Dr. Carlos A. Camargo, Jr., is a distinguished physician-scientist specializing in emergency medicine, epidemiology, and nutritional health. He holds the Conn Chair in Emergency Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and serves as a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Dr. Camargo’s research integrates clinical care with large-scale public health studies, focusing on vitamin D, respiratory infections, and immune system function. He is the founder and chief of EMNet (Emergency Medicine Network), a multicenter collaborative dedicated to advancing evidence-based emergency medicine research.
His work bridges the gap between clinical practice and population health, emphasizing prevention strategies and nutritional optimization to reduce disease risk.
Key Contributions & Research
- Vitamin D and Immune Health: Dr. Camargo has led clinical trials investigating the role of vitamin D supplementation in reducing the risk of acute respiratory infections and improving overall immune function.
- Maternal and Child Health: He has conducted influential studies on maternal vitamin D intake during pregnancy and its impact on childhood wheezing and asthma.
- Global Public Health: His research extends internationally, including trials in Mongolia and other populations to understand vitamin D’s preventive role in respiratory illness.
- Emergency Medicine Research: Through EMNet, he has developed and implemented multicenter studies that advance clinical practices and public health interventions.
Awards & Recognition
- 2022: Public Health Innovator Award, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health https://alumni.sph.harvard.edu/s/1319/02-HSPH/20/interior.aspx?gid=2&pgid=2483&sid=1319
- 2019: Potts Faculty Mentoring Award, Massachusetts General Hospital https://www.monganinstitute.org/news
- 2016: Outstanding Contribution in Research Award, American College of Emergency Physicians https://www.acepnow.com/article/2016-acep-leadership-award-winners/3/?singlepage=1
- 2011: Barger Excellence in Mentoring Award, Harvard Medical School https://advances.massgeneral.org/contributors/contributor.aspx?id=2006
- 2017: R Baby Medical Hero Award, R Baby Foundation https://www.rbabyfoundation.org/rbaby-heroes/carlos-camargo
Top Publications
- Camargo CA Jr., et al. Effect of Daily Vitamin D Supplementation on Risk of Upper Respiratory Infection in Older Adults. Clin Infect Dis. 2024;78(5):1162–1169. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38113446/
- Camargo CA Jr., et al. Randomized Trial of Vitamin D Supplementation and Risk of Acute Respiratory Infection. Pediatrics. 2012;130(3):e561–e567. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22966035/
- Camargo CA Jr., et al. Maternal Vitamin D Intake During Pregnancy and Risk of Childhood Wheezing. Am J Clin Nutr. 2010;91(5):1253–1259. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20164385/
