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Tomi Akinyemiju is a Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences at Duke University. Her expertise lies in cancer epidemiology, cancer biology, global health, and health disparities. Dr. Akinyemiju focuses on innovative approaches to cancer health disparities research, particularly in understanding the intersection of race as a social construct and its biological implications. She serves as the Vice-Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in her department and as Associate Director for Community Outreach, Engagement, and Equity at the Duke Cancer Institute. Throughout her career, she has built diverse coalitions to advance health equity and promote inclusive mentoring for underrepresented minority (URM) scholars in clinical research. With over 150 peer-reviewed publications, her research has received continuous funding from the National Institutes of Health and other organizations. Dr. Akinyemiju is actively engaged with community-based organizations and policymakers to develop evidence-based interventions that address health disparities.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)