Tarik Walker
@tarikwalker
I lead health disparities, HIV, and pulmonary genetics research programs.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At the University of Colorado School of Medicine, I lead bioengineering research focused on reducing health disparities and advancing pulmonary genetics. I also serve as Co-Principal Investigator for the NIH-funded ESTEEMED Scholars Program in Bioengineering.
My work has included HIV rapid testing in emergency departments, mobile health tools for HIV education and testing, and community-based research on healthcare bias and prevention. I have contributed to the Colorado Anschutz IPF Biobank, which includes more than 9,000 global samples, and co-led the IPF Global Collaborative Network.
Previously, I directed Health Disparities & Strategic Initiatives at El Paso County Public Health and led the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation program at Community College of Aurora.
I bring clinical, public health, and research training to projects spanning infectious disease, cancer survivorship, STEM pipeline development, and community partnership building.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Bioengineering, focusing on health disparities, infectious disease, and pulmonary research.
Director, Health Disparities & Strategic Initiatives
El Paso County Public Health
Jul 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 5 months)
Directed health disparities and strategic initiatives, leading public health programming and community engagement.
Program Director, LSAMP
Community College of Aurora
Jul 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year)
Directed the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation program, supporting underrepresented students in STEM.
Instructor in pulmonary research, contributing to studies on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and genetics.
Conducted pulmonary research, focusing on genetics and biomarkers of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Postdoctoral research fellow in infectious diseases, studying HIV-1 transmission and prevention.
Educational Pipeline Program
Colorado AHEC / University of Colorado Family Medicine
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 (1 year)
Participated in an educational pipeline program to support underrepresented students in health professions.
Pediatric Research Specialist
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Jun 2009 - Jun 2010 (1 year)
Conducted pediatric research, contributing to studies on child health and development.
Completed fellowship in pediatric primary care, providing clinical care and research.
Completed pediatric residency training, providing comprehensive care to children.
Postdoctoral fellow in emergency medicine and infectious disease, conducting research on infectious diseases.
Research assistant in emergency medicine and infectious disease, supporting studies on infectious diseases.
Teaching Assistant / Instructor
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Jun 1999 - Jun 2001 (2 years)
Taught and assisted in courses on epidemiology and health information systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Colorado Anschutz
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Infectious Diseases
2011 - 2013
HIV-1 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at University of Colorado Anschutz.
Medical College of Wisconsin
Fellowship, Pediatrics
2006 - 2009
Pediatric Primary Care Fellowship at Medical College of Wisconsin.
Johns Hopkins University
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Emergency Medicine and Infectious Disease
2002 - 2003
Postdoctoral fellowship in Emergency Medicine and Infectious Disease at Johns Hopkins University.
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Master of Public Health, Public Health
Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
University of Colorado
Fellowship, Pulmonary Medicine
2013 - 2015
Pulmonary Research Fellowship in the Department of Medicine at University of Colorado.
Colorado Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
Fellowship, Education
2010 - 2011
Educational Pipeline Fellowship at Colorado Area Health Education Center.
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin / Medical College of Wisconsin
Residency, Pediatrics
2004 - 2006
Pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and Medical College of Wisconsin.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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