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Tomi Akinyemiju is a Professor in Population Health Sciences at Duke Cancer Institute, specializing in epidemiology and cancer disparities. With over 150 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Akinyemiju’s research focuses on the role of race as a social construct and its associated biological mechanisms that contribute to cancer disparities. Serving as the Vice-Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Department of Population Health Sciences, he also holds the position of Associate Director for Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity at Duke Cancer Institute. His leadership is characterized by building coalitions among diverse stakeholders to promote health equity and foster inclusion within research. Dr. Akinyemiju has been recognized with numerous awards and has received continuous funding for his research from prominent organizations, including the National Institutes of Health and Susan G. Komen. He has mentored over 50 trainees, with half belonging to underrepresented minorities in medicine, emphasizing his commitment to nurturing a diverse next generation of clinical research scholars.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)