CHUKWUEMEKA N. OKAFOR
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Experienced clinical scientist and behavioral epidemiologist with 10+ years leading NIH-funded research in HIV prevention, substance use, and behavioral health. Proven expertise in clinical trial design, real-world data analysis, regulatory compliance (GCP, IRB), and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at translating academic insights into real-world health solutions. Seeking industry role in clinical development or scientific research.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
UT Health San Antonio
01.2022 - Current
- Led multi-site NIH-funded studies focused on HIV prevention and substance use treatment.
- Designed and implemented behavioral and clinical interventions in diverse populations.
- Managed IRB protocols, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional research teams.
- Collaborated with statisticians, clinicians, and community partners to execute trials.
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
Baylor University
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Directed public health research projects focused on cannabis use, mental health, and HIV.
- Supervised junior researchers, analyzed large datasets, and led manuscript preparation.
- Served as Co-I and PI on externally funded grants.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Conducted NIH-funded clinical and behavioral research in global HIV prevention.
- Developed protocols, analyzed biomarker data, and contributed to peer-reviewed publications.
Education
PhD - Epidemiology
University of Florida
01.2016
MPH - Health Behavior
University of North Florida
01.2012
BS - Biochemistry
University of Lagos
01.2005
Skills
- Clinical Trial Design & Execution
- Regulatory Compliance (GCP, IRB, NIH)
- Real-World Evidence (RWE) & Epidemiologic Analysis
- Protocol Development & Implementation
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Scientific Communication & Publications
- Data Analysis (SAS, R, Stata)
Timeline
Assistant Professor
UT Health San Antonio
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
Baylor University
01.2019 - 01.2022
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine
01.2016 - 01.2019
MPH - Health Behavior
University of North Florida
BS - Biochemistry
University of Lagos
PhD - Epidemiology
University of Florida
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