IfAD Public Talk Series

Our speakers are leading national and international experts and policymakers who talk about the economic and development issues, challenges, and opportunities of our time. The talks are open to general audience, and all are encouraged to attend.

Geographic Health Disparities and Global Health

Speaker:Neil MacKinnon, President, Central Michigan University
Time:21 March 2025
Location: Zoom


Bio: Dr Neil MacKinnon, President of the Central Michigan University (CMU). Before joining CMU, he served as Provost and Executive Vice President of Augusta University, Dean of the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati, and Director for the Center for Rural Health at the University of Arizona. Dr. MacKinnon received a bachelor’s in pharmacy from Dalhousie University, and masters in hospital pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin, and a doctorate in pharmacy health care administration from the University of Florida. He maintains an active research program as president of CMU and is professor in the CMU College of Medicine. Dr MacKinnon’s research interests include health policy, rural health, patient safety and community pharmacy.

Insights from economics, law, and behavioral sciences to inform identification and designs of effective development policies and programs to promote agency and economic development.

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