About
Maria Segui‐Gomez is a graduate from both the University of the Barcelona School of Medicine and the Harvard University School of Public Health. Since 1991, her work has evolved around securing longer and healthier lives through the eradication of injuries, most notably those following traffic crashes. Her stay at Harvard culminated as Deputy Director of the Harvard Injury Control Center. In 1999, she moved to the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she joined the core faculty of the Injury Control and Research Center and where she still holds an appointment as adjunct associate professor. Upon returning to Spain, she joined the faculty of the University of Navarra where she became a tenured faculty, founder, and director of the European Center for Injury Prevention (2004‐2011), which became a WHO Collaborating Center. In 2011, she was appointed General Director for Public Health, Drug Dependencies and Consumer Affairs in the Regional Government of Castilla‐La Mancha and later she was General Director for Traffic for Spain (2012‐2016). In 2014, Dr. Segui‐Gomez secured recognition as Full Professor by the Spanish academic authority (ANECA). In addition to her Johns Hopkins appointment, she is also Visiting Professor at the University of Virginia Medical School Emergency Department (USA) and the Pontifical University of Comillas (Spain).
Research interests during her 18 years of continued academic work evolved around:
- Injury information systems (development and quality)
- Development of injury outcomes measures
- Effectiveness and economic evaluation of (mostly) motor vehicle‐related injuries
She has authored more than 229 publications and her current H-factor impact (as per Google Scholar) is 28. She secured more than 46 competitive public money grants for her scholarly research.
Her managerial responsibilities as General Director for Traffic in Spain included supervising an annual budget of 800 million euros and the daily operations of approximately 4000 civil workers and 10000 traffic police officers whose primary responsibility was to produce legislation, regulation and practices to ensure smooth and safer traffic in the country. Under her leadership, road fatalities decreased by 18% in Spain despite increasing traffic volume. The lowest road fatalities in Spain since 1960 happened under her directorship in 2013, 2014, and 2015.
Maria Segui‐Gomez is a graduate from both the University of the Barcelona School of Medicine and the Harvard University School of Public Health. Since 1991, her work has evolved around securing longer and healthier lives through the eradication of injuries, most notably those following traffic crashes. Her stay at Harvard culminated as Deputy Director of the Harvard Injury Control Center. In 1999, she moved to the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she joined the core faculty of the Injury Control and Research Center and where she still holds an appointment as adjunct associate professor. Upon returning to Spain, she joined the faculty of the University of Navarra where she became a tenured faculty, founder, and director of the European Center for Injury Prevention (2004‐2011), which became a WHO Collaborating Center. In 2011, she was appointed General Director for Public Health, Drug Dependencies and Consumer Affairs in the Regional Government of Castilla‐La Mancha and later she was General Director for Traffic for Spain (2012‐2016). In 2014, Dr. Segui‐Gomez secured recognition as Full Professor by the Spanish academic authority (ANECA). In addition to her Johns Hopkins appointment, she is also Visiting Professor at the University of Virginia Medical School Emergency Department (USA) and the Pontifical University of Comillas (Spain).
Awards and Recognition
Maria Segui-Gomez is a distinguished researcher and expert in road safety and injury prevention, recognized globally for her contributions to public health and traffic safety. Her work has been acknowledged with numerous prestigious awards and recognitions, which reflect her influential role in the field. Below are some of the most significant accolades she has received:
Donald P. Huelke Lifetime Membership Award
Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine
November 13th, 2024
This award is granted annually to an individual for exceptional lifetime contributions to the field of automotive medicine.
Past Award Winners – Association for the Advancement of Automotive MedicineWomen and Traffic, 7th Edition Premios Mujer y Tráfico
December 15th, 2022
Awarded for Maria Seguí-Gómez’s outstanding impact on road safety with a focus on gender-related aspects in traffic safety.
Entrega de Premios Mujer y Tráfico (itsspain.es)Best Scientific Publication in Medicine
XVII Premios de Investigación de la Gerencia de Atención Primaria
For the paper published in Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg in 2018, awarded on December 12th, 2019.International Distinguished Career Award
American Public Health Association Injury Control and Emergency Health Services Section
November 5th, 2019
This honor is presented annually to one individual who has made exemplary contributions to the field of injury control and emergency health services.Award of Merit
Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine
September 19, 2015
This prestigious award recognizes a distinguished career, and it is awarded only once a year.
Past Award Winners – Association for the Advancement of Automotive MedicineBertil Aldman Award
IRCOBI
September 9, 2015
Awarded for outstanding contributions to the field of injury biomechanics and vehicle safety.
Past Awardees › IRCOBIA.J. Mirkin Service Award
Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine
September 24th, 2013
A highly regarded award given to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the automotive medicine community.
Past Award Winners – Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine2nd Award in the 4th Edition of the Pepe Milla Award
Spanish Society of Emergency Medicine
Awarded for a paper published in Journal of Emergency Medicine (2009).Excellence in Science Injury Control and Emergency Services Section
American Public Health Association
November 10th, 2009
Presented annually to one individual demonstrating exceptional leadership in injury control and emergency services.Fellow, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine
October 8th, 2009
One of the highest honors bestowed by the AAAM, recognizing outstanding leadership and contributions in the field.
Fellow Members – Association for the Advancement of Automotive MedicineAward in Urban Road Safety
13th Edition Premio Barcelona de Seguridad Vial Memorial M. Ángels Jiménez
2008 for the course “Curso sobre principios científicos de prevención de lesiones por accidentes de tráfico.”Best Presentation Award
1st EUNESE Conference
May 13-15, 2007, Brussels, Belgium
Recognized for the presentation on APOLLO WP2, focusing on motor vehicle-related injuries among the elderly.Distinction for Notable Research Career
Program I3, National Plan of Scientific Research & Technological Innovation, Spanish Ministry of Education and Science
November 20, 2006Mention in Appreciation of Contribution as Adviser
Injury Control and Emergency Services Section, American Public Health Association
May 25, 2004Elaine Wodzin Young Achiever Award
Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine
2002
This award is given annually to one young researcher for notable contributions to the field.
Past Award Winners – Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine6th World Conference Injury Prevention and Control Finalist Paper
Montreal, Canada
May 12-15, 2002Outstanding Student Award
Harvard Center for Risk Analysis
1998
Awarded to an outstanding student in the field of risk analysis and public health.
In addition to these awards, Maria Segui-Gomez has been recognized in multiple prestigious listings, such as being placed in the Top 2% of the most influential researchers worldwide, as per the Stanford University List (August 2024 update). This distinction highlights her continued influence and contribution to global research in her field.
Teaching & Presentations
Dr. Seguí-Gómez is a passionate educator whose teaching philosophy centers on bridging scientific knowledge with real-world applications. She has designed and led courses on injury epidemiology, traffic safety, and health policy, nurturing a generation of professionals who share her mission for injury prevention and public health advocacy.
[EN] Launch of Global status report on road safety 2023
[EN] Revising Our Strategies in Road Safety – Maria Segui-Gomez, MD, MPH, MSc, ScD – Dec 2020
Media & Public Presence:
A recognized public figure, Dr. Seguí-Gómez has actively participated in media interviews, panel discussions, and public forums to share insights on road safety and public health. She has been featured on major platforms such as RTVE and Fundación Línea Directa, where she addressed challenges and innovations in traffic safety.
[ES] Entrevista a María Seguí – Fundacion Línea Directa – Read more here
[ES] Entrevista a María Seguí – Fundacion Línea Directa – Read more here
