By Ayo Onikoyi

A seasoned researcher with a robust background in health services research, pharmacoepidemiology, and health economics and outcomes research (HOER), Deborah O. Ogunsanmi has unveiled crucial insights into healthcare disparities through her expertise in data analysis and project management.

Ogunsanmi’s extensive experience in conducting retrospective cohort studies and pragmatic randomized controlled trials has led to groundbreaking research aimed at addressing inequities in healthcare access and prescription patterns.

Her proficiency in utilizing large databases, including Medicaid administrative claims, and regional registries comprising electronic medical records from a vast healthcare delivery system in the Mid-South region, underscores her commitment to leveraging real-world evidence to drive impactful change.

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Ogunsanmi’s skill set extends to data cleaning, cohort creation, and statistical analysis approaches, encompassing ANOVA, Chi-square tests, multi-level logistic regression, linear regression, negative binomial regression, survival analysis, geospatial hot spotting, and mediation analysis. Her expertise in SAS and Microsoft Excel enables her to effectively navigate complex datasets and derive actionable insights.

Furthermore, Ogunsanmi’s proficiency in utilizing Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) for project development and data collection and analysis in randomized controlled trials underscores her dedication to employing cutting-edge methodologies in her research endeavors.

Her adeptness in geocoding at both zip code and census tract levels using ArcGIS enhances the depth and granularity of her analyses, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of geographic disparities in healthcare access.

In addition to her technical prowess, Ogunsanmi possesses strong leadership skills, demonstrated through her experience in supervising and leading health services research projects.

Her ability to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic team environments underscores her effectiveness in driving research initiatives forward.

Through her multidimensional skill set and unwavering commitment to addressing healthcare disparities, Deborah O. Ogunsanmi emerges as a pivotal figure in advancing equitable healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations.

Her research not only sheds light on existing disparities but also paves the way for targeted interventions and policy changes to ensure equitable healthcare for all.