NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA, October 09, 2024 - Fatimata Sanogo, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Born and raised in Burkina Faso, Dr. Sanogo is a distinguished epidemiologist, founder, and author, currently serving as a senior research associate and epidemiologist at Keck Medicine of USC. In this capacity, she has made significant contributions to the field of epidemiology, particularly in integrative medicine research. Her expertise and leadership are further demonstrated through her tenure as the president of the Graduate Society for Biostatistics and Epidemiology at Keck Medicine from 2019 to 2023 and her involvement as a teaching assistant at Keck Medicine, from 2017 to 2023.
Prior to these roles, Dr. Sanogo served as the secretary of the School of Medicine Graduate Student Association from 2021 to 2022. For the preceding two years, she contributed to Landmark as a consultant and held concurrent tenure as a research analyst at the Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute from 2018 to 2021. Her early career includes working as a research consultant with Hollywood, Health & Society, an internship with the Pasadena Public Health Department, a fellowship with the National Institutes of Health in Ghana, and several other student research roles.
Dr. Sanogo's educational background is equally impressive. She earned her doctorate in epidemiology from the Keck School of Medicine of USC in 2023 after completing a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and cell biology at the University of California San Diego in 2016. She also holds an Associate of Arts in math pre-engineering and biological sciences from San Diego City College and was the national Olympiad winner of the Baccalaureate high school exam in her native country, Burkina Faso. In addition to her formal education, she attributes her success to the invaluable mentorship she received throughout her academic journey.
Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Sanogo is deeply committed to civic engagement and community service. She is the founder and chief executive officer of Sahel and Sahara Peace and Empowerment, a nonprofit organization established in 2018. The organization focuses on increasing school enrollment and retention rates for adolescent girls by providing essential resources, such as school supplies and menstrual hygiene products. Under her leadership, the nonprofit has also contributed to constructing wells to ensure clean drinking water access in the communities they serve.
Dr. Sanogo is also a dedicated author, having published "31 Universal Spiritual Principles" in 2019 and various other written works. Her published articles have garnered widespread attention, being featured in over 150 news articles globally. Fluent in English, French and Fulani, she also contributes by leading culturally guided tours in Africa annually, sharing her rich heritage and knowledge with others while fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.
In recognition of her contributions, Dr. Sanogo has received numerous awards, including the AACR Minority Scholar in Cancer Research Award in 2024 and the Ghana-West African Business Excellence Award in 2021. She is also an active member of several professional organizations, such as the American Association for Cancer Research, The American Diabetes Association, and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
As part of her career mission, Dr. Sanogo is dedicated to advancing women's education and promoting gender equality globally. In the upcoming years, she aims to establish a vocational training program in Africa focused on enhancing creative and entrepreneurial skills among young children. Additionally, she is committed to achieving greater equity in health care access and delivery both in the United States and internationally.
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