The Floyd J. Malveaux, MD, PhD Endowed Chair in Public Health will allow us to recruit a highly talented individual to lead the MPH program. The fund itself will be used to support the teaching, research, service, and other activities of the chair holder. The endowed chair and the MPH Program are inextricably linked. By recruiting a Chair for the Public Health programs at Howard University with a strong background in interdisciplinary research and teaching, the programs themselves will be further strengthened. Floyd J. Malveaux, MD, PhD is a graduate of the Howard University College of Medicine and returned to serve as Dean of the College of Medicine and then as Vice Provost for Health Affairs. Dr. Malveaux is a nationally recognized expert on asthma and allergies and has worked extensively to address health disparities and improve the quality of health care and health outcomes, especially among low-income, urban and underserved populations. Dr. Malveaux has been a champion of Howard University and of interprofessional approaches to addressing health concerns faced by the community. Floyd J. Malveaux, MD, PhD Endowed Chair for Public Health and the faculty members who will hold this position will embody Dr. Malveaux’s sustained commitment to teaching and research in the field. -Dr. Floyd J. MalveauxPUBLIC HEALTH IS A MARATHON NOT A SPRINT
About Dr. Malveaux
Watch President Frederick, Dr. Malveaux, and campaign supporters discuss the importance of public health and the endowed chair
What I have learned through the years is there needs to be good research and evidence to manage health problems but it is just as important to address the environment and conditions in the community