Professor Dr. Olayinka Shiyanbola

Biography

Olayinka Shiyanbola is the Charles Walgreen III Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. His research program advances patient-centered interdisciplinary approaches to improve diabetes-related chronic disease outcomes, medication use behaviors, health literacy, and health equity. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Shiyanbola has developed and implemented tailored medication use interventions for marginalized populations. His current research focuses on designing and implementing behavioral clinical trials interventions that incorporate psychosocial and sociocultural factors to improve medication-taking behaviors and diabetes self-management. Dr. Shiyanbola has published extensively, with 90 publications and 240 scientific presentations, and has been involved with various national committees and leadership roles in the domain of health equity and behavioral medicine. He is frequently recognized for his contributions through awards and has received significant funding from various health institutes. His work employs qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches to advance health equity and improve health outcomes for underrepresented communities.

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