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Adeagbo Oluwafemi Atanda

Assistant Professor , University of Iowa
Dr. Adeagbo is an applied social scientist with extensive research experience working collaboratively with local and international institutions on HIV-related research in the United States, South Africa, Nigeria, and most recently, Zambia. He has conducted research with adolescents, youth, and older people. He has explored the impact of class, race, gender, education, violence, substance use, employment status, and other related factors on individual health over time. The guiding principle of his research is to reduce the adverse health and social impact of diseases while advancing population health, especially in resource-constrained settings. His research activities have focused on global health, rural health, stigma reduction interventions, telehealth interventions, HIV treatment and prevention, qualitative research method, sexual and gender minority health, implementation science and evaluation of complex interventions. Recently, Dr. Adeagbo has developed additional research interest in bioethics and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Nigerians with HIV are stigmatised: study shows support from family and friends is crucial to well-being

Aug 28, 2023 06:22 am UTC| Health

Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the regions most affected by HIV. In Nigeria alone, an estimated 1.8 million people are living with the virus. Antiretroviral therapy has made strong gains in reducing HIV-related deaths....

Economy

U.S. Stock Futures Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Fed Meeting Ahead

U.S. stock index futures climbed modestly Sunday evening as investors weighed escalating Middle East conflict and its ripple effects on global oil prices, while bracing for a pivotal Federal Reserve policy meeting later...

Oil Prices Retreat as U.S.-Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Energy Markets

Oil prices edged lower on Monday, pulling back from early gains after U.S. President Donald Trump urged other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage responsible for approximately one-fifth of the...

Dollar Steadies Near 10-Month High as Central Banks Prepare for Critical Rate Decisions

The U.S. dollar held firm close to its highest level in ten months this Monday as global investors prepared for a pivotal week of central bank policy decisions, all unfolding against the backdrop of the ongoing U.S.-Israel...

U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume in Paris Amid Rising Global Tensions

Top American and Chinese economic officials are meeting in Paris this Sunday for a critical round of trade negotiations, as both nations work to stabilize their fragile economic relationship ahead of a planned summit...

Asian Equities Plunge as Energy Supply Shock Triggers $15B Capital Flight

Asian stock markets took a significant hit this week as an escalating energy supply crisis pushed institutional analysts to sharply downgrade regional growth and corporate earnings forecasts. The MSCI All Country Asia...

Politics

Trump Warns NATO Over Iran Strait Crisis as Pressure Mounts on China

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to NATO allies on Sunday, cautioning that the alliance faces a troubled future if European nations refuse to support U.S. military efforts in Iran. His remarks, published by...

Harry and Meghan Spokesperson Slams New Royal Biography as "Deranged Conspiracy"

A new biography about Prince Harry has sparked sharp backlash after claiming that Queen Camilla allegedly told a friend that Harry had been brainwashed by his wife Meghan Markle. A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of...

FCC Chairman Threatens Broadcasters Over "Fake News" Amid Iran War Coverage Debate

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is once again putting broadcasters on notice, warning that stations airing what he considers fake news risk losing their licenses when renewals come due. His latest...

Israel's Missile Interceptor Shortage Puts Defense Stocks in the Spotlight

Israel has warned the United States that its ballistic missile interceptor stockpiles have dropped to critically low levels as hostilities with Iran continue to intensify, according to a recent Semafor exclusive. American...

Iran-U.S. War Escalates: Strait of Hormuz Shipping Under Threat

Global energy markets are on edge as the Iran-U.S. conflict enters its third week, with President Donald Trump calling on allied nations to deploy warships to the Strait of Hormuz after American forces bombed Kharg Island ...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

Nvidia GTC 2025: Jensen Huang Set to Unveil Next-Gen AI Chips and Strategy

Jensen Huang is preparing to take center stage at Nvidias annual GTC developer conference, where the charismatic CEO is expected to unveil a sweeping roadmap designed to keep Nvidia ahead of a fast-moving pack of AI chip...

Global PC Market Faces 10% Decline in 2026 as AI PCs Surge

The global personal computer market is heading into a rough patch in 2026, with Goldman Sachs forecasting a 10% year-on-year drop in shipments a steeper contraction than earlier projections suggested. Total global PC...

AI in Drug Development: How Pharma Is Cutting Costs and Accelerating Innovation

Artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping the pharmaceutical industry and the financial upside could be enormous. According to research firm Bernstein, widespread AI adoption across drug development pipelines could...

Intel and Nvidia Join Forces for AI Hardware Development Ahead of GTC 2025

Intel has confirmed its participation in Nvidias highly anticipated GPU Technology Conference (GTC), signaling a deepening alliance between two of the semiconductor industrys most influential players. The announcement was...

Anduril's $20B Army Contract Signals Major Tailwind for Palantir

Anduril Industries has secured a landmark $20 billion firm-fixed-price contract with the U.S. Army, marking one of the most significant defense-tech awards in recent memory. The 10-year agreement, running through March...