Lead Researcher: Sanika Chirwa, BSc (Pharm), MD, PhD Title: Impact of Poor Sleep Quality on Stress Response, Metabolism, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Black Women What’s the Problem? Black women have more pregnancy complications than White women, but the reasons are unclear. Previous research looked at sociodemographic factors and pregnancy...
Josiah Ochieng, PhD Dr. Josiah Ochieng is a Professor of Biochemistry and Cancer Biology at Meharry Medical College. His research focus is molecular determinants of cancer metastasis. Title: Identifying new factors that contribute to the growth and spread of prostate cancer What’s the Problem? Prostate cancer is the most common...
Nashville, TN – JC Gonzalez MBA, PMP, a public health researcher and advocate for health equity, has been selected for the “40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health Awards” by the National Minority Quality Forum. This recognition celebrates his exemplary contributions to improving health outcomes and reducing inequities through his...
Media Contact: Jolene Butts Freeman AVP Communications and Marketing Cell: 615 887-2947 jolene.freeman@mmc.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Board Elects Daniel Dawes and Barbara Ferrer as New Trustees PRINCETON. NJ (FEB. 11, 2025) — The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Board of Trustees announced today...
An animated excerpt from “The Political Determinants of Health”, written by Daniel E. Dawes. The allegory shines a light systemic inequities that many communities face and why it is crucial that we identify, understand, and respond to the political determinants of health.
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Josiah Ochieng, PhD Dr. Josiah Ochieng is a Professor of Biochemistry and Cancer Biology at Meharry Medical College. His research focus is molecular determinants of cancer metastasis. Title: Identifying new factors that contribute to the growth and spread of prostate cancer What’s the Problem? Prostate cancer is the most common...
We are thrilled to announce the esteemed addition of Fazal Khan, MD, JD, to our School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College as the department chair for population health and professor of health law, policy, and management. Dr. Khan brings a wealth of expertise from his tenure at the...
NASHVILLE, TN., May 28, 2025 – The School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College proudly announces the appointment of Loyce Pace, MPH, as a Professor of Global Health and a Founding Advisory Board member. A champion for health equity and human rights, Ms. Pace brings more than 25 years...
Step inside the minds of health care leaders across the country with a new series aimed at spreading factual, informative and inspiring knowledge through conversations with a list of influential and knowledgeable health and policy experts in various fields. Hosted by James E.K. Hildreth, Ph.D., M.D., infectious disease expert and...
