Wayne Rosamond

Wayne Rosamond, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina's Gillings School of Global Public Health. He specializes in cardiovascular epidemiology, community surveillance, and healthcare quality improvement. His research focuses on designing and analyzing community-based studies of cardiovascular diseases, heart failure, and stroke.

Education:

• PhD in Epidemiology, University of Minnesota (1992)
• MS in Nutrition/Physiology, University of Minnesota (1983)
• BS in Human Nutrition, Colorado State University (1980)

Dr. Rosamond has contributed to major epidemiological studies like the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) project. He has received the 2023 American Heart Association’s EPI Mentoring Award for exceptional mentorship, having guided numerous students (e.g., Randi Foraker, Corey Kalbaugh) in their careers. He has held leadership roles in the American Heart Association, including chairing national committees and serving as board president.

His work emphasizes mentorship, public health advocacy, and collaborative research. He is affiliated with the Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center and has published extensively on cardiovascular disease trends and diagnostic methodologies.