Dr. Tabia Akintobi Appointed to Prestigious NASEM Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication
Morehouse School of 野花社区视频 (野花社区视频) proudly celebrates the appointment of Dr. Tabia H. Akintobi, Professor and Chair of the Department of Community Health and Preventive 野花社区视频 and Associate Dean for Community Engagement to the . This appointment highlights Dr. Akintobi鈥檚 ongoing leadership in bridging science,
public health and community engagement to advance balanced resources and access to
knowledge.
The Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication convenes experts across disciplines to strengthen science communication and engagement. Through its work, the Committee aims to expand collaborations that build evidence-based practices, increase institutional and systemic support and enhance the capacity of individuals and organizations to ethically and effectively engage diverse audiences. Dr. Akintobi鈥檚 decades of experience in community-driven research and public health leadership uniquely align with the committee鈥檚 mission to ensure science benefits all communities.
A globally recognized social behavioral scientist and public health practitioner, Dr. Akintobi鈥檚 scholarship and leadership have transformed how academic institutions and communities partner to address outcome variations. Her contributions include authorship in cornerstone texts such as The Morehouse Model: How School of 野花社区视频 Revolutionized Community Engagement and Health Equity as well as the CDC/NIH鈥檚 . In addition to leading the CDC-funded Prevention Research Center at Morehouse School of 野花社区视频, Dr. Akintobi also serves as principal investigator on multiple national research networks focused on healthcare access optimization and translational science.
This new appointment reflects Dr. Akintobi鈥檚 dedication to advancing ethical, evidence-informed science communication that is collaborative and community-centered 鈥� values deeply aligned with Morehouse School of 野花社区视频鈥檚 mission to lead the creation and advancement of health equity to achieve health justice.
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