Health Scientist (Formerly Muslim Religious Life Scholar)
Dr. Isam Vaid, a committed public health scientist, practitioner, and researcher, has devoted his career to preventing, detecting, and managing chronic diseases, mainly focusing on heart disease and stroke and their associated risk factors. He is well-versed in addressing health issues, including disparities related to health conditions, outcomes, and premature mortality in specific populations. His goal is to advance good health, supported by his extensive and recognized capabilities in public health. These include staying current with medical literature, conducting critical research and analysis, generating analytical and internal technical reports, designing training protocols, and applying systems approaches to administrative tasks.
Dr. Vaid's deep involvement in public health extends to his work at the intersection of public health with faith communities and religious values, recognizing the profound impact of these areas on social determinants of health. He has many years of experience fostering interfaith dialogue and cooperation in community and academic settings, emphasizing deep learning, bridge-building, peace initiatives, and creating inclusive communities.
Throughout his career, Dr. Vaid has earned numerous accolades for his professional contributions, including awards for Outstanding Contributions to the Employment of Disabled Persons and Outstanding Performance and Lasting Contributions. His dedication to volunteerism is profound, advocating for environmental justice and its critical overlap with social justice. He has actively led humanitarian relief operations for various domestic and international crises and ecological conservation efforts. In his time, he was passionate about outdoor pursuits, had a rich appreciation for the arts, and enjoyed extensive personal and interfaith travel worldwide.