Bamidele Tayo

Bamidele Tayo is a Tenured Professor of Public Health Sciences at Loyola University Chicago's Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health. He specializes in Genetic Epidemiology and Statistical Genetics, focusing on genetic factors in complex human diseases among African and African Diaspora populations. His academic background includes a BSc in Human Nutrition and Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics from the University of Ibadan, an MSc in Statistical Genetics from the University of Pavia, and a PhD in Epidemiology and Community Health from the University at Buffalo.

Research interests include genetic determinants of chronic diseases, polygenic risk assessment, and health disparities. He is a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society and actively contributes to organizations like the International Genetic Epidemiology Society. His work emphasizes capacity-building in public health, particularly through mentoring and training students and researchers.

Key contributions include leadership in the PRIMED Consortium, which addresses polygenic risk disparities, and studies on APOL1 gene variants in kidney disease. His research spans telehealth applications, hypertension management, and genomic interventions in African populations.

Awards include recognition for statistical expertise and contributions to genetic epidemiology. He collaborates on projects like the H3Africa initiative and explores innovative strategies for improving healthcare access in Sub-Saharan Africa.