Dr. Rosemary Nabaweesi

Health Policy & Community Engagement Advisor

Dr. Rosemary Nabaweesi, an accomplished physician scientist and advocate for health equity, currently holds the prestigious RWJF Chair for Health Policy and serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health Practice within the School of Graduate Studies at Meharry Medical College.

Dr. Nabaweesi's remarkable journey in the field of medicine and public health has been marked by a steadfast commitment to addressing pressing societal issues. Her work centers on the critical intersection of health policy, social determinants of health, and injuries, with a focus on mitigating health and educational disparities among vulnerable populations. 

As a physician scientist, Dr. Nabaweesi employs a multidisciplinary approach to her work, emphasizing implementation and community engagement research. Her pioneering efforts have led to innovative solutions aimed at tackling the complex challenges associated with childhood injury, women's and children's health and wellness. Her current study focuses on improving the built environment to foster healthier communities.