Minnjuan Flournoy Floyd, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.
Responsibilities & Activities
As a program officer in DEM, I provide scientific and administrative oversight to the Division’s public health program, specifically research programs addressing social and medical care research, as well as programs addressing research in adults with type 2 diabetes at the health system, organization, and provider levels, and multi-level research. I also provide oversight and expertise for the Division’s HIV and Type 2 Diabetes program associated with public health research.
The research approaches in this portfolio include pilot studies, observational studies, as well as clinical studies or trials with goals to improve diabetes and related quality of life outcomes.
Research Programs
Clinical Research in Type 2 Diabetes
Progression and treatment of type 2 diabetes in children and adults. Dissemination and Implementation science. Community engaged research methodologies.
Diabetes & Metabolism HIV/AIDS
Studies on the metabolic complications of HIV infection and treatment, including endocrine and body composition abnormalities.
Diabetes: Treatment, Prevention, & Complications
The Diabetes: Treatment, Prevention, and Complications Program supports both basic and clinical studies aimed at addressing the prevention, treatment and pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes across the lifespan.
Committees & Working Groups
- NIDDK Obesity Research Working Group, Member
- NIDDK HIV Program and Activities Work Group, Member
- NIDDK Health and Engagement Research Working Group, Member
Select Experience
Social and Behavioral Sciences Administrator, National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2018-2024
Public Health Advisor, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2016-2018