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Dr.Ebomoyi received his post-doctorate certificate from the World renowned, National Institutes of Health, MD, in genetic epidemiology and a PhD from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA; where he studied Public Health and Statistics. Currently, he is a professor of Epidemiologic Science at the Chicago State University Chicago Illinois. He successfully served as the Foundation chair of the Department of Health Studies. In Greeley Colorado, he served under Mayor Jerry Wones, as Air Quality Commissioner for the City of Greeley Colorado. His research interest includes Genetic epidemiology, Public health Genomics, WHO-championed primary health Care, behavioral interventions biostatistics and quantitative demography.   Based on this research and scientific training, he received several awards and honors, such as: Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in science and Engineering and Who’s WHO among Executives & Professionals(2014), American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellowship and the teacher of the year in the following years, 2012-2011, 2010,2008, 2007 and The Favorite Professor published by Mortal Board, Inc., 2004.

Research Interest

International Health, Primary Health Care Services, Program Planning and Evaluation,  Research Methods, Genetics and Genomic Epidemiology, Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, Ecological Aspects of Human Diseases, Nutritional   Anthropometry, and Community Health Education, Student-Centered learning, Environmental Epidemiology and Health Disparities.

Professional Activities:

Honors & Awards

Publications

Published Peer-Reviewed Scientific Book Manuscripts

Books

1. Osunkoya E and Amuwo, S and Ebomoyi, EW (2012) Epidemiology for Public Health Professions: Its principles and applications Dubuque, Iowa, Kendall Hunt Press, ISBN Number: 978-14652-0481-3
2. Ebomoyi, E.W (2011). Globalization, Health and Human Rightsb Dubuque, Iowa, Kendall Hunt Press, pp1-276. ISBN Number: 978-0-7575-8986-7
3. Ebomoyi, E. W. (1998). Community Medicine: A global perspective.  Belmont, CA: Star press (pages 1-420); ISBN 0-89863-182-3.

Published Book Chapters

Book Chapters

• Ebomoyi, W and Afoaku, O.G (2005) The African HIV/AIDS crisis and the challenges to sustainable development in Ukaga O.M and Afoaku O.G.(2005) Sustainable Development in Africa: A multifaceted challenge Trenton, NJ Africa World Press, Inc Chapter Ten pp221-236.
• Ebomoyi, W. (2006) Published Book reviewed-   Serving Diverse Communities in Hospitals and Health Systems from the Experience of Public Hospitals and Health Systems by  E.L Martinez, L. Cummings, L.A. Davison, et al; prepared by National Public Health and hospital Institute, Washington, DC. Journal of the National Medical Association Vol. 98 No. 5, pp818-819.

Published Peer-Reviewed Manuscripts

1. Ebomoyi, E.W (2013) Career path in public health in the Age of genomic science Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research Volume 3 (In press).
2. Ebomoyi, E.W (2013) Ethical, legal, social and financial implications of human genome research in developing and the least developing nationsm Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research Volume 3(10) (In press).
3. Ebomoyi E.W (2013) Ethical, legal, social and financial implications of neonatal screening for sickle cell anemia in Sub-Sahara Africa in the age of genomic science International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics (In Press)
4. Ebomoyi, E.W (2013)  Genomic Epidemiology of prostate cancer, family history approach, and the adoption of the socio-ecological model to increase screening among American Adults males International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics (In Press)
5. Ebomoyi, W and Srinivasan S (2013) Human Genome Sequencing Project and the implications for Primary Health Care Program in Sub-Sahara African Nations International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics Vo.6, No. 2, pp135-149
6. Ebomoyi E. W and Ebomoyi JI(2013) Global genomic epidemiology of BRCA1 and BRCA2, associated genes and adoption of the health belief model to disseminate health education about compliance with medical (P4) science International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics vol.6, No. 2,pp150-164
7. Ebomoyi E.W (2013) Tropical parasitic diseases and the status of women in rural areas of Kwara State, Nigeria Journal of Applied Global Research Volume5 Issue 18,pp 69-84
8. Ebomoyi, W (2013) Genomic epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases, family history approach, adoption of the health belief model to increase screening for known risk factors and use of natural approaches to enhance heart healthJournal of Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Diseases Volume (1) Issue (5) pp1-7.
9. Ebomoyi, E. W and Ebomoyi, J I (2013) Genomic epidemiology of human papilloma virus and the adoption of health belief model to explicate compliance with the prophylactic vaccine Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research Volume 3(2) pages 1063-1069.
10. Ebomoyi, W (2013) Neonatal screening for sickle cell disease, caveats about potential cure with innovative medical technology and the relevant evidence-based health education International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics Vol. 5, No1pp46-59.
11.  Ebomoyi, W (2012) Bone marrow transplantation to cure sickle cell disease                     using the diffusion of innovation theoretical model International Journal of Tropical Disease and Health Volume 2(4) pages 257-  271.
12. Ebomoyi, E. W (2012) Genomics epidemiology of diabetes type 2, Pharmacogenomics and the relevant health education implications in the age of genomic science Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical science (JPBS)Volume 2,Number 3, Pages25-32 ISSN 2090-424X
13. Ebomoyi, W and Ebomoyi, J.I (2012) Ethnic Differences in the Nutritional Status of Nigerian Rural Hausa and Yoruba School-Age Children and the Role of Bio-Fortification to Alleviate Protein Energy Malnutrition. International Journal of Social Health Information Management-IJSHIM (volume 5, Issue 11, pages 32-44
14. Ebomoyi, W (2012) Ethnic differences in the nutritional status of Nigerian rural Fulani, Hausa and Yoruba school-age children and the role of bio-fortification to alleviate protein energy malnutrition Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research Vol.2 (7) Pages7287-7296
15. Srinivasan, S, Mital, D and Ebomoyi W (2012) A synthetic model for neuromuscular control International Journal of Medical Engineering and  Informatics Vol. 4, No. 3. Pages 253-261
16. Ebomoyi E and Ebomoyi, J I (2012) Epidemiological response to Hospital- Acquired Pneumonia in the age of Genomic Medicine International Journal of Social Health Information Management-IJSHIM (volume 5, Issue 10, pages 11-20
17. Ebomoyi, E.W and Ebomoyi, JI (2012) Human genome sequencing technology,    the medical, public health and economic implications in the industrialized G-8 nations International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics Vol4, No1, pages 97-108
18. Ebomoyi, E. W (2011) Ethnic differences in the nutritional status of Nigerian Rural Fulani and Yoruba Children and the role of Bio-fortification to alleviate protein energy malnutrition International Journal of Social Health Information Management-IJSHIM (volume 4, Issue 9, pages 1-10
19. Ebomoyi, W and S Srinivasan (2011) Genomic technology and the imminent set-backs in developing nations International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics Volume 3, No4, pages 369-380
20. Ebomoyi, W (2011) Genomic Epidemiology of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Breast Cancer Associated Genes and Use of Electronic Health Record to Reduce the Escalating Cost of treatment British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research 1(4): 333-345
21. Ebomoyi, E W (2011) Genomic Epidemiology of Congestive Heart Disease, Pharmaco-genomics and the Relevant Health Education Implications in the Age of Genomics science British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research 1(4) 198-211
22. Ebomoyi, E. W (2011) Biodiversity in West African biomes and the involvement of traditional healers in bio-processing and therapeutic drug development Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research 1(8)844-853
23. Ebomoyi, EW (2011) Relevance of electronic health record in reducing medical errors and the cost of United States National health care in the age of genomics medicine International Journal of computational Intelligence and healthcare informatics Vol.4 No1 January-June, pp41-49 psp ISSN: 0973-7413.
24. Ebomoyi, W. (2011) Technological challenges in establishing genomic centers in Sub-Sahara African nations, relevant thematic units and the imperatives for African Scientists to become active participants in genomic research Journal of Applied Global Research Volume 4, Issues 9, pp 47-66
25. Ebomoyi, E.W(2011) Establishing genome sequencing centers, the thematic units in the developing nations and the potential medical, public health and economic implications Journal of Drug Metabolism & Toxicology Volume 2, No1.pp1-12.
26. Ebomoyi, W and Easter A (2010) Introducing scientific disciplines and technology into the curriculum of high school students in Illinois through informal science education Review of  Higher Education and Self-Learning-RHESL Volume 3, Issue7, pp14-25
27. Ebomoyi, W. (2010) Genomic Applications, electronic health records and preventive educational programs to reduce the escalating cost of cardiovascular diseases in United States International Journal of Social health Information, Volume 3, Issue 5 pp25-38
28. Ebomoyi, W.  (2010). Impact of globalization on HIV/AIDS pandemics and the challenges of compulsory licensing and parallel importation Journal of Applied Global Research volume 3, Issue 7, pp23-39
29. Ebomoyi, W and FF Cherry (2010) Prospective evaluation of targeted filter paper screening for sickle cell disease: effectiveness and follow through International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics Vol. 2, No 4, pp376-388.
30. Ebomoyi, W (2010). The integrated theoretical model to enhance screening for sickle hemoglobinopathies in the age of predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory medicine Journal of American Science Vol. 6 No.11, Pp. 531-537
31. Ebomoyi, E.W. (2010) The Framingham Heart Study, The Legacy and health    education implications in the age of genomic medicine The Researcher, Volume 2(6) Pages 33-43
32. Ebomoyi, W (2010) Trends in global AIDS crisis, mediating cultural mechanisms and barriers to treatment Journal of Applied Global Research Volume 3, Issues 5, 73-82.
33. Ebomoyi, W and J I Ebomoyi (2010) Personalized medicine: genomic technology and Implications for health education American Biotechnology Laboratory Volume 28, No 4, pp22-25.
34. Ebomoyi, E.W (2009) Genomics in traditional African healing and strategies to integrate traditional healers into Western-type health care services: A retrospective study       Researcher, Volume 1(6) Pp: 73-83.
35. Ebomoyi, W and J I Ebomoyi (2009) Gender disparities in prenatal screening of pregnant mothers for life threatening genetic diseases Journal of Applied Global Research Volume 2, Issues 2, Pp32-39
36. Ebomoyi, E. W & J I Ebomoyi (2009) Global genomic disparities in the wake of personalized medicine International Journal of   Medical Engineering and Informatics, Vol. 1, No 4, Pp 445-458
37. Ebomoyi, W and J I Ebomoyi (2009) Socio-stigmatization of HIV/AIDS status and the cognitive level of college-age students about HIV transmission in Nigeria and United States Journal of Applied Global Research Volume 2, Issue 2 Pp1-10
38. Ebomoyi, E. W (2009) Genomic disparities and challenges in the utilization of Medicare and Medicaid programs for predictive and personalized medical services American Biotechnology Laboratory Volume 27, Number 6, Pp: 22-27
39. Ebomoyi, E W (2009) National genomic disparities in the wake of personalized medical services American Biotechnology Laboratory   Volume 27, Number 4, Pp: 22-27
40. Ebomoyi J I & E. W. Ebomoyi (2009) Diagnosis of Methicillin   Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus  (MRSA) and Relevance of Epidemiologic Interventions International Journal of Social Health Information Management, Vol.2, pp30-34
41.  Ebomoyi, E.W & J I Ebomoyi (2009) Comparison of HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Perceived Seriousness, and Risky Sexual Behaviors among University Students International   Journal of Social Health Information Management, Vol. 2 Issue1, pp48-56.
42. Ebomoyi E.W, C Mecklin, J.B Cooney, O M Ukaga (2009) Predictors of abstinence among adolescents in a statewide abstinence education program in Colorado: The implications for sexually transmitted infections. International Journal of Social Health Information Management, Vol.2, Issues 1, pp1-10.
43. Ebomoyi, W (2008) Determinants of abstinence, perceived susceptibility and perceived seriousness of human immunodeficiency virus by university students International Journal of Social Health Information Management Volume 1, Issues 2, Pp55-66.
44. Ebomoyi, E.W and S. Srinivasan (2008) Innovations in capacity building in genomic technology in United States International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics Vol. 1, No 2, pp210-226
45. Ebomoyi, E. W (2008) Poverty and human global health International Journal of Social Health Information Management Vol. 1No.1 pp41-51.
46. Srinivasan S, D.P. Mital, S. Haque   and Ebomoyi, W (2008).  Biomedical informatics for capacity building in developing countries International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp.39
47. Ebomoyi, W (2007) Epidemiology and natural history of HIV in children Current Topics in Virology Vol.6, pp33-40
48. Ebomoyi, W and Akwawua S (2006) A new model for developing technology and manufacturing initiatives for sub-Sahara Africa Western Journal of Black Studies Vol. 30, No 1 Pp15-24.
49. Oshodin O.G and Ebomoyi, E (2002) A comparative study of strategies to improve the utilization of primary health care services in Osemwota, O and Ola R.O.F Management of primary health care in Nigeria Benin City: University of Benin press pp587-608.
50. Oshodin O.G and Ebomoyi, E (2002)  The status of primary health care for the rural elderly in Osemwota, O and Ola, R.O.F Management of primary health care in Nigeria University of Benin press pp545-556.
51. Ebomoyi E.W, and Ebomoyi J.I (summer, 2000). International health and emerging   infectious diseases.  Journal of Health and Human   Services Administration, Vol. 23, No. 1 pp83-99.
52. Ebomoyi, E.W (2000) Nigerian primary health care in the new millennium Nigeria Journal of Social Affairs Vol.9 No1pp52-62
53. Ebomoyi, W and Afoaku O G (2000).Confronting the HIV/AIDS Crisis in post-military Nigeria The Western Journal of Black Studies Vol. 24 1 pp43-52
54. Ebomoyi, E. W., Bissonette,  N. E., and Ukaga, O. M.  (1998). Campus Courtship Behavior and Fear of HIV Virus by university students  Journal of The National Medical Association, Vol. 90.no.7, 375-399
55. Ukaga, O. and  Ebomoyi, E. W.  (1998). Faculty Development: A Comprehensive Program for Foreign Professors.  The Journal of Staff, Programs, and Organization Development, Vol. 15, No. 2, 1997-98, pp 77-84.
56. Ebomoyi, W. and Bechet,  T. J.  (1994). Peer Support Groups: A Model for Developing Self-sufficient, Independent Sickle Cell Young Adults. National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health.  1994.  Adolescent Health: Abstracts of Active Projects FY 1994.  Arlington, VA: National center for education in Maternal and Child Health.  Pp. 156-157.
57. Ebomoyi, W. and Johnson E. J (1994).  Comprehensive   Care for Sickle Cell Infants. National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. (1994). Genetic Services: Abstracts of Active Projects FY 1994.  Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health.  Page 7
58. Ebomoyi, E. W.  (1994). Prevalence of  Pediculosis Capitis in urban primary school children in Nigeria. Journal of the National Medical Association.  Vol. 86(11) 861-864.
59. Adetoro, O. O. & Ebomoyi, E. W.  (1991). Prevalence of infertility in a rural Nigerian community. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences.  Vol. 20(1) 23-27.
60. Ebomoyi, E., Adetoro, O. O. &  Wickremasinghe, A. R.  (1991). Birth weight and Sociobiological factors in Ilorin,  Nigeria. Journal of Biosocial Science.  Vol. 23(4): 417-423.
61. Cherry, F. F., Sandstead, H. H., Johnson, L. K., Wickremasinghe, A. R., Ebomoyi, E. W.  (1991). Adolescent pregnancy maternal weight effects on relative fetal heaviness. Journal of  Community Health.  Vol. 16(4): 179-95.
62. Ebomoyi, E., Parakoyi, B. D., & Omonisi, M. K.  (1991).  Nutritional status and umbilical hernia in Nigerian school children of different ethnic groups.  Journal of the National Medical Association.  Vol. 83: 905-909.
63. Ebomoyi, E., Wickremasinghe, A. R., Cherry, F. F.  (1991). Anthropometric indicators of children’s nutrition in two Nigerian communities.  J. of Biosocial Science, Vol. 23: 33-38.
64. Ogbudimkpa, J. E., Ebomoyi, E. W., & Creswell, W H.  (1990-1991). Problems associated with conducting illness prevention and health promotion research in developing countries.  International Quarterly of Community Health Education, Vol. 11(2): 155-162.
65. Ebomoyi, E. W. & Omonisi, M. K. (1991). Human ecology and behavior in onchocerciasis control in isolated villages of Kwara State, Nigeria. AMBIO A Journal of Human Environment.  Vol. 20, No. 1, pp.43-57.
66. Ebomoyi, E. & Adetoro, O. O.  (1990). Socio-biological factors influencing infertility in a rural Nigerian community. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics.  Vol. 33, pp. 41-47.
67. Ebomoyi, E.  (1989).  Bringing primary care to Nigeria’s rural elderly.  Aging International Quarterly of the International Federation on Aging. Vol. XVI, No. 2, p. 7.
68. Ebomoyi, E.  (1989). Community-based  medical education and its implications for tropical disease control in rural primary health care programs.  Annals of Community-Oriented Education.  Vol. 2, pp. 23-26.
69. Erasmus, R. T., Fakeye, T., Olukoga, O., Okesina, A. B., Ebomoyi, E., Adeleye, M., & Ariji, A.  (1989). Prevalence of diabetes mellitus in  a Nigerian population.  Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Vol. 83, No. 3, pp. 417-418.
70. Adetoro, O. O., Akiwumi, O. O., & Ebomoyi, E. W.  (1988). Plasma levels of zinc, copper, magnesium, calcium, and iron in pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.  Singapore Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 19(1): 28-31.
71. Ebomoyi, E., Adedoyin, M. A., & Ogunlesi, F. O.  (1988). A comparative study of the growth status of children with and without SS disease.  African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Vol. 18, pp. 69-74.
72. Ebomoyi, E.  (1988). Nutritional beliefs among rural Nigerian mothers.  Ecology of Food and Nutrition:  An International Journal.  Vol. 22, pp. 43-52.
73. Ebomoyi, E.  (1988).  Knowledge and attitudes of medical students toward a community-based experience and service program.  Annals of Community-Oriented Education.  Vol. 1: 19-24.
74. Erasmus, R. T., Ebomoyi, E., & Fakeye, T. (1988).  Prevalence  of diabetes mellitus in a rural Nigerian population.  Nigerian Medical  Practitioner.  Vol. 15(5): 128-130
75. Ebomoyi, E.  (1988). Pediculosis capitis among primary school children in urban and rural areas of Kwara State, Nigeria.  U.S, Journal of School Health.  Vol. 58(3): 101-103.