25. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP - Health Equity and Translational Infectious Disease Research

Jacinda Abdul-Mutakkabir, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP, is an Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy. She was the lead author on a study published in Lancet in 2021 titled "A three-tiered approach to address barriers to COVID-19 vaccine delivery in the Black community." Her work in COVID-19 vaccine equity was awarded by the Inland Empire Concerned African-American Churches Dorthy Ingram Trailblazer Award in 2022.

Dr. Abdul-Mutakkabir and I talk about her how she became involved in health equity. You’ll hear about the many hats she wears on a daily basis including her research in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. She is an absolute joy to meet and you’ll leave wanting to do more for your community!