Imani Clark

Imani Clark, a dedicated research professional, serves as the research assistant for the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Research Capacity Core (RCC). In her role, Imani will assist in day-to-day lab functions for current RCMI equipment rooms, upscaling service(s) and equipment and lab usage amongst historically marginalized communities surrounding NCCU and within the institution. Additionally, Imani will provide pivotal administrative support for the RCC to ensure seamless transitions and timely responses to RCC related task(s).

Imani earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Chemistry and Public Health minor and cellular and molecular concentration from Winston-Salem State University in 2019 and a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in Maternal, Child, and Family Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill in 2022. Imani plans to attend medical school. Prior to her current position at BBRI, Imani was a research assistant at the Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health working on efforts mitigating maternal and infant mortality and morbidities and offering a variety of technical assistance to healthcare professionals.

Imani is passionate about minority, specifically Black, women’s health and the family microbiome/functionality. She is committed to providing and being a resource in efforts geared towards mitigating health disparities and improving the overall health of Black persons. Imani finds joy in being with family and watching her son, Karter, born at 24 weeks, continue to grow, thrive, and defy the odds!