Dr. Naheed Ahmed

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Naheed Ahmed is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health with a multidisciplinary background in social science, family science, public health, and medical anthropology. Dr. Ahmed's overarching research aims to understand the associations and underlying mechanisms of chronic conditions, poor mental health, and comorbid health outcomes within minority immigrant communities. He focuses on developing culturally tailored interventions based on this understanding, utilizing expertise in scale development and validation through mixed-methods research. A community-engaged approach is central to his work, emphasizing partnerships with community organizations and members to ensure that studies are culturally and linguistically tailored to the communities involved. Dr. Ahmed has published his research in high-impact journals including the Annals of Epidemiology and others, contributing valuable insights into the field of population health.

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.