Ariangela J. Kozik, PhD is a Research Investigator in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Michigan. In addition to her research on the role of the respiratory microbiome and host-microbiome interactions in asthma, Dr. Kozik is deeply committed to advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in biomedical research. She is a recipient of the William A. Hinton Award for the Advancement of a Diverse Community of Microbiologists, Claudia Joan Alexander Trailblazer award for advancing equity in STEM, and the Association for Clinical and Translational Science Outstanding Early Career Faculty Award. She is a leader and advocate for diversity in academic research, having cofounded the Black Microbiologists Association, an organization dedicated to increasing Black representation in microbiology-related research fields. Dr. Kozik will discuss the need for biomedical research that considers the contribution of systemic and structural racism to chronic disease. Using a conceptual framework to bridge social and translational sciences, she aims to better identify and evaluate the mechanisms by which racialization and systemic inequity impacts respiratory health and fill a critical gap for innovative, collaborative approaches and frameworks to empower microbiome research that addresses complex questions and advances health equity

For more information about Dr. Kozik’s seminar or other upcoming seminars please visit the Epidemiology website.

This seminar is hosted on Zoom. Registration is required. Register here.

If you need anything further, please email Epidemiology@dartmouth.edu with your specific request.