Dr. Ruth Ngozika Agbakoba
About Dr. Ruth Ngozika Agbakoba
Dr. Ruth Ngozika Agbakoba is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at NYU Langone Health and a Special Advisor at Health Data Research UK, with a background in health informatics and digital health innovation.
Title and Current Positions
Dr. Ruth Ngozika Agbakoba is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at NYU Langone Health. She also serves as a Special Advisor at Health Data Research UK. She has been working in these roles since 2021 and 2020, respectively, contributing to advancements in healthcare delivery and health data research.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Agbakoba earned a PhD in Digital Health Innovation from the University of Glasgow, completing her studies in 2018. She also holds an MSc in Health Informatics from City, University of London, and a BSc in Biomedical Informatics from University of London. Her academic background is further distinguished by her achievements as a valedictorian and Informatics Scholarship recipient.
Professional Background
Dr. Agbakoba has held several notable positions throughout her career. She worked as an Honorary Research Fellow at The UCL Institute of Health Informatics from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she served briefly as a Solution Delivery Consultant at Cerner Corporation International in 2008. Her expertise spans across various roles in research and consultancy in the healthcare informatics field.
Contributions to NYU Langone Health
Since joining NYU Langone Health in 2021, Dr. Agbakoba has contributed to the Center for Healthcare Innovation & Delivery Science. Her work focuses on healthcare delivery science, where she has been involved in various healthcare innovation projects aiming to improve patient care and system efficiency in the New York City Metropolitan Area.