Michael Mugavero, M.D., has been chosen as the new associate dean for Clinical and Translational Research, effective July 1, 2024.
In this newly created role, Mugavero will lead efforts to advance clinical and translational research across the Heersink School of Medicine. He will develop novel programs and infrastructure to facilitate research and training in health services, outcomes, and dissemination and implementation science (D&I) research with a specific focus on health equity. Mugavero will assess gaps and set a strategic plan to address those gaps.
"I am thrilled Dr. Mugavero has been named our new associate dean for Clinical and Translational Research at Heersink School of Medicine,” said Anupam Agarwal, M.D., dean of the Heersink School of Medicine. “He is a highly collaborative scientist and leader who has built strong relationships with key stakeholders in all three mission areas of our academic medical center and within our surrounding communities.”
Mugavero earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University and completed his residency at UAB. He completed a fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in 2006 and joined the Heersink School of Medicine faculty shortly thereafter. Mugavero is a professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases.
He currently serves as director for the Center for Outcomes Effectiveness Research and Education (COERE) at UAB Heersink School of Medicine, where he works with an interdisciplinary team of faculty and staff on a diverse portfolio of training, learning health system, and enrichment programs. He also serves as co-director of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Center for AIDS Research, associate director for dissemination and implementation science in the Center for Clinical and Translational Science, lead of the Investigator Development Core of Forge AHEAD Center, and PI of an AHRQ T32 training grant in health services and outcomes research.
“It is an honor to be selected as the inaugural associate dean for Clinical and Translational Research in the UAB Heersink School of Medicine,” said Mugavero. “I look forward to working collaboratively with leaders in the Dean’s office, departments, and with faculty, staff, and trainees from across UAB to harness the potential of outcomes research and dissemination and implementation science. Building upon existing strengths, recruiting and training new talent, and intentionally cultivating interdisciplinary teams, our collective efforts to grow these scientific areas will empower us to enhance healthcare access, optimize health outcomes, and accelerate health equity for individuals and communities across our state and Deep South region.”