RESEARCHER | EDUCATOR | SPEAKER
Ugochukwu Madu
Advancing Global Public Health Through Research and Communication
“There is so much misinformation out there. If you give people even a little bit, it gets blown out of proportion then you have to go put out fires. So it’s much easier to say, No comment.”
– Oren Peli
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About me
Research with Purpose. Communication with Impact.
I am a Health Communication PhD candidate, Instructor of Record, and founder of the Global Health Communication (GHC) Research Group at the University of Iowa. My research is driven by a commitment to understanding the challenges that misinformation creates for public health, particularly in vulnerable communities.
My work explores the intersection of global public health, health communication, and misinformation, with a focus on developing communication approaches that support healthier and better-informed communities.
MY WORK
What I Do
My work focuses on examining how misinformation affects public health, particularly among vulnerable communities, and exploring effective communication strategies to address these challenges.
Global Public Health
Exploring communication challenges that influence public health outcomes.
Health Misinformation
Investigating misinformation and ways to improve public understanding of health.
Teaching & Mentorship
Supporting learning, academic excellence, and the development of future professionals.
Research Collaboration
Connecting researchers and stakeholders to address complex health challenges.
Let's Connect
Have a research idea or collaboration in mind?
I welcome opportunities to collaborate with researchers, educators, journalists, public health practitioners, and organizations through research partnerships, speaking engagements, keynote sessions, and initiatives that advance health communication.