Yau Adamu, PhD, RPh, CPH
Assistant Professor
Dr. Adamu holds a PhD in Human Toxicology from The University of Iowa, an MPH in Epidemiology from Texas A&M University, an MS in Clinical Pharmacology from the University Sultan Zainal Abidin in Malaysia, and a Pharmacy Degree from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria. His interdisciplinary background in public health is complemented by a pharmaceutical sciences foundation, enriching toxicology research. Dr. Adamu merges expertise in toxicology, environmental epidemiology, pharmacology, and drug safety/pharmacovigilance to address critical public health challenges, such as assessing environmental exposures and associated health risks in underserved and vulnerable communities, occupational exposures, and chronic disease risks.
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Professional Background
Education
- 2025 - PhD - Human Toxicology - Interdisciplinary Program in Human Toxicology - University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
- 2020 - MPH - Epidemiology - Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Texas A &M University, College Station, TX
- 2015 - MS - Clinical Pharmacology - University Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
- 2010 - BPharm - Registered Pharmacist - Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
Appointments
- 2025 - Assistant Professor - UT School of Public Health San Antonio
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