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Dr. Leandris Liburd is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Emory University's Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences and serves as Associate Director for Minority Health and Health Equity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Her work focuses on community health promotion, chronic disease prevention, and reducing health disparities through culturally informed approaches. She holds a PhD in Medical Anthropology from Emory University, an MPH in Health Behavior from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and dual degrees from the University of Michigan.
- Education:
- PhD, Medical Anthropology, Emory University
- MA, Cultural Anthropology, Emory University
- MPH, Health Behavior, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- BA, Urban Community Studies and Health, University of Michigan
- Research Interests: Community-based participatory research, cultural analyses of obesity and diabetes, racial/ethnic health inequities, and evaluation research. She prioritizes socio-ecological approaches to address disparities in chronic diseases and health equity.
Dr. Liburd's edited volume, 'Diabetes and Health Disparities: Community-based approaches for racial and ethnic populations,' is a seminal resource in public health education. Her federal experience at the CDC underscores her leadership in translating research into actionable policies for marginalized communities.
