Daniel Sarpong, PhD
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Dr. Daniel F. Sarpong, trained biostatistician, is a Senior Research Scientist in the Department of General Internal Medicine and Executive Director of the Office of Health Equity Research (OHER). Dr. Sarpong’s research focuses on translational research exploring innovative approaches to mitigating biological and social determinants of health disparities in primarily chronic diseases. Before joining Yale University in the School of Medicine, He was a Tenured Professor of Biostatistics, Endowed Chair of Health Disparities, and Director of the Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities (CMHDRE) at the Xavier University of Louisiana. Additionally, he served as the Director of the Community Engagement Cores of Xavier RCMI Cancer Center and the Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science (LA CaTS) Center. During 2000 and 2010, he was Director and Co-Principal Investigator of the Jackson Heart Study Coordinating Center (JHSCC), Director of Data Management, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology, and Senior Biostatistician of the JHSCC at Jackson State University.
Education & Training
- PhDSafe and Competent Opioid Prescribing State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, Biometry (1991)
- MSNew Mexico Highlands University, Mathematics (1986)
- BScKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Mathematics (1981)
Departments & Organizations
- General Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Office of Health Equity Research