Taiwo Aremu, MD, MPH, PhD

He/Him/His

Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy

Areas of Expertise

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Global Health and Public Health Policy
  • Health Economics and Outcomes Research
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Vaccine Acceptance and Uptake
  • Cancer Care Management
  • Pharmaceutical Regulation and Development

Biography

Dr. Taiwo Aremu is a physician, public health expert, health economics and outcomes researcher, regulatory specialist, educator, and editor. He earned his MD from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, an MPH and a Certificate in Clinical Research from the University of Minnesota, and a Certificate in Healthcare Economics from Harvard University. He also holds a PhD in Pharmacoeconomics/Social and Administrative Pharmacy.

Dr. Aremu’s scholarly work centers on improving national and global health outcomes, with research spanning infectious disease control, chronic disease management, vaccine acceptance, cancer care, and pharmaceutical enterprise development, particularly in underserved communities.

He has significant editorial experience as an Editorial Board Member and Academic Editor for PLOS ONE, Associate Editor for Cureus Journal of Medical Science, Content Editor for INNOVATIONS in Pharmacy, and former Editor-in-Chief of Public Health Review. In addition, Dr. Aremu has extensive experience in academic teaching, clinical research coordination, and mentoring healthcare professionals and researchers.

He currently coordinates and teaches PRMC 657 (Pharmacy Administration) for second-year Doctor of Pharmacy (P2) students.

Education

  • Medical Degree (MD): University of Ilorin, Nigeria
  • Master of Public Health (MPH): University of Minnesota
  • Certificate in Clinical Research: University of Minnesota
  • Certificate in Healthcare Economics: Harvard University
  • PhD in Pharmacoeconomics/Social & Administrative Pharmacy: University of Minnesota.

Recent Publications

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Memberships and Affiliations

  • American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
  • American Public Health Association (APHA)
  • International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
  • Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)

Teaching Responsibilities

  • PRMC 657 (Pharmacy Administration)