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Abiola Keller, PhD, MPH, MPAS, PA-C

Abiola Keller
Abiola Keller, PhD, MPH, MPAS, PA-CÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ

Straz Hall, 520G

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America
(414) 288-8569

Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research

Education

  • BS, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ
  • MPAS, Physician Assistant Studies, University of Iowa
  • MPH, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
  • PhD, Population Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health

Courses Taught

  • HEAL 1025:  Culture and Health
  • HEAL 7012:  Epidemiology

Research Interests

Dr. Abiola Keller is a community-engaged researcher whose work focuses on advancing health equity through collaborative partnerships with communities. Her research centers on addressing the social and structural factors that influence health, with particular emphasis on African American women caregivers and underserved communities. Using participatory methods such as group concept mapping and digital storytelling, she works alongside community members to identify priorities, elevate community strengths, and develop solutions that promote individual, family, and community well-being. Her research examines caregiving, empowerment, community resilience, and innovative approaches to community-engaged research, with the goal of creating sustainable, meaningful impact while strengthening partnerships between academic institutions and the communities they serve.

Professional Affiliations

  • Midwest Nursing Research Society
  • Gerontological Society of America

Specialization

  • Population Health

Certifications

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants certification (PA-C)

Publications

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Honors and Awards

2026  American Association of Colleges of Nursing-Wharton Executive Leadership Program

2024  Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Award, ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ

2024  Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Population Health Sciences

Funding

2022-2026: (Co-PI: Keller, A.O. & Haglund, K) "A Digital Storytelling Intervention to Promote the Health of African American Caregivers," Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation.

2022-24: (PI: Norris, N.; Co-I: Merritt, M & Keller, A.O.) "Wellness Promotion Program for African American Caregivers," Greater Milwaukee Foundation.

2021-2023: (Co-PI: Keller, A.O. & Galambos, C.) "Exploring Virtual Interventions for African American Caregivers of Older Adults," Bader Philanthropies.