Yusuf Ransome, MPH, DrPH

Founder & Director, Society, Connectedness and Health (SOCAH) Lab

"Guided by Spirit, Rooted in Experience, and Supported by Science."

Transforming public health through a holistic well-being approach. Dr. Ransome's research integrates social connectedness, contemplative practices, and digital technology to address complex public health challenges. As a leading researcher at Yale School of Public Health, his innovative work focuses on creating sustainable pathways to health, wealth, and prosperity for historically underserved communities both in the United States and globally.

Research Impact & Innovation

At the forefront of the SOCAH Lab, Dr. Ransome directs a multidisciplinary team employing methodologies in unique ways that combine:

• Advanced quantitative survey analysis
• In-depth qualitative research through interviews and focus groups
• Geospatial data science applications
• Artificial intelligence tools for public health solutions

Dr. Ransome's research has been featured in top-tier public health journals including the American Journal of Public Health and Social Science & Medicine. Dr. Ransome's commitment to accessibility ensures his findings reach beyond academia through community engagement events, digital storytelling initiatives, and practical well-being products that empower communities to thrive.

Academic Excellence & Training

Dr. Ransome brings extensive training to his work, including:

• Alonzo Smythe Yerby Postdoctoral Fellowship, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
• DrPH in Public Health, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
• MPH in Health Behavior & Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health

Vision for Transformative Impact

The SOCAH Lab's work addresses critical social determinants of health through innovative research-to-practice frameworks. By identifying and addressing root causes of sub-optimal health, Dr. Ransome's research provides actionable insights for policymakers, community organizations, faith-based institutions, government entities, and healthcare systems.

Outside the lab, Dr. Ransome enjoys playing, watching soccer, and spending time at the beach.