Olajide Williams, MD, MS is new Vice Dean for Community Health

June 7, 2023

**Olajide A. Williams, MD, MS** Professor and Chief of Staff of Neurology, Associate Dean of Community Research and Engagement, Columbia University Irving Medical Center Co-Director of the Community Engagement Core Resource, Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research

Dean Katrina Armstrong, MD, announced Dr. Williams' expanded role, where he will establish an advisory committee to advance health equity and access for Washington Heights, Inwood, and West Harlem, effective June 1. Dr. Williams will be charged with moving the needle on community health and achieving meaningful progress in our ability to improve patient outcomes and treat preventable diseases that disproportionately affect our local community. He is well-prepared for the task as a local and global leader in public health and community-based behavioral intervention research. [read the full announcement]

Source: CUIMC Newsroom