Olayinka Shiyanbola, PhD, BPharm
Dr. Shiyanbola is an Associate Professor in the Division of Social and Administrative Sciences at University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy. Her research program advances the use of patient-centered interdisciplinary approaches to improve diabetes and related chronic disease outcomes, medication use and adherence, health literacy and health equity. She has over 12 years of experience in developing and implementing tailored medication use interventions for underserved populations.
Dr. Shiyanbola was a National Institute for Minority Health and Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar, NHLBI/OBSSR Randomized Behavioral Trials Fellow, NIH Mixed Methods Research Training Program Scholar, and Society of Behavioral Medicine Leadership Fellow. Her work has received numerous awards and recognitions. She is the author of over 50 publications in academic journals and over 100 scientific presentations including invited talks, symposiums, and seminars. Dr. Shiyanbola currently serves as a member of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Roundtable on Health Literacy.