Yusuf Ransome, MPH, DrPH
Associate Professor of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
Yusuf Ransome, MPH, DrPH, is an Associate Professor of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences). His purpose in life is to inspire and empower people to fast track their way to holistic wellbeing (health, wealth, and happiness).
Dr. Ransome pursues his purpose through scientific research that investigates and evaluates how to leverage social connectedness, social capital, and spirituality to reduce health disparities, with specific focus on mental health, substance use, and HIV-related outcomes. Dr. Ransome’s research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), and the John Templeton Foundation.