Dr. Kaku so Armah

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Kaku So-Armah is an Associate Professor at Boston University in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in General Internal Medicine. He obtained his PhD from the University of Pittsburgh and an undergraduate degree from Amherst College. His research focuses on epidemiology, particularly in the context of substance use and chronic infections, such as HIV and tuberculosis, examining their impacts on heart, liver, and lung health. He utilizes electronic health records and data from cohort studies to identify novel epidemiological associations and intervention targets. Dr. So-Armah is a founding Director of the Inclusion Diversity & Equity in Addiction medicine, which emphasizes attracting underrepresented groups to biomedical research. His lab fosters an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives contribute to solving complex health issues. As co-director of the Providence/Boston Center AIDS Research (CFAR) Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging Program, he provides mentorship to learners interested in HIV/AIDS fields. His accolades include multiple awards for his contributions to public health and diversity initiatives.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.