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Yvette C. Cozier, DSc, is an Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice at Boston University's School of Public Health. Her research primarily focuses on the social and genetic determinants of health, particularly among African American women, examining how psychosocial stressors like racism and neighborhood socioeconomic status influence health outcomes such as cancer, cardiometabolic conditions, and immune-mediated diseases like lupus and sarcoidosis. Cozier is a co-investigator on the Black Women’s Health Study and has contributed significantly to understanding the complexities affecting this population's health. In addition to her research, she has been deeply involved in academic administration, advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the university. This includes chairing several committees and designing courses aimed at fostering social epidemiology and health promotion among marginalized communities. Her teaching and mentoring roles are complemented by her efforts in community engagement through programs that support health equity and inclusion.
Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA
Oversees initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion within the School of Public Health.
Boston University School of Public Health • Boston, MA
Teaches courses in epidemiology and conducts research on health disparities among African American women.
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