Sabira Taher Ph.D., Mph

Sabira Taher, PhD, MPH has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Most recently, they worked as a Public and Patient Engagement Officer at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) starting in November 2022. Prior to that, they served as an NIH NRSA Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine from July 2020 to November 2022.

In 2018, Sabira started their own company, KitchenRxChicago, where they focused on developing medically tailored meals for clients with chronic illnesses, nutrient deficiencies, and food sensitivities. Sabira used their extensive health and culinary background to create delicious and nutritious meals that aligned with their clients' dietary needs and health goals. Their tenure at KitchenRxChicago extended until November 2022.

Sabira also gained research experience at the University of Illinois at Chicago. From February 2016 to November 2022, they worked as a Population Health Research Specialist. Additionally, they served as a Research Specialist And Teaching Assistant from September 2014 to December 2016 and as a Research Specialist for the Health Media Collaboratory from March 2014 to August 2014.

Sabira worked as a Research Consultant for herself from September 2017 to July 2020, providing their expertise in research to various projects.

In the past, they were an Associate Project Director at the University of Chicago Medicine, where they oversaw a pilot program and led efforts to plan and implement nutrition and cooking workshops for medical students. Sabira collaborated with stakeholders and built community partnerships during their time there from June 2013 to July 2016.

During their career, Sabira also gained experience in healthcare communications and marketing. Sabira worked as a Managing Supervisor in the Healthcare Sector at FleishmanHillard from April 2012 to April 2013. Sabira was a Freelance Health Writer for BodySmart Magazine from July 2011 to March 2012, and an Independent Script Writer for WebMD from June 2011 to March 2012, where they developed scripts focused on patient-provider communication in the context of coronary heart disease and depression.

Sabira's early career involved working at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Senior Marketing Manager from September 2007 to April 2011. In this role, they managed health marketing campaigns, supervised advertising agencies and market research firms, and collaborated on the creation of health education campaigns.

Overall, Sabira Taher's work experience showcases a strong background in research, public health, patient engagement, healthcare communications, and culinary health.

Sabira Taher, PhD, MPH has an extensive education history in the field of public health and anthropology. Sabira earned their Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Cultural Anthropology from The University of Kansas, graduating in 2002. Following this, they pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at New York University, specializing in Health Promotion, Nutrition, and Policy Development. Sabira completed their MPH in 2005.

Driven by their passion for understanding population health and working towards healthcare innovation and health equity, Sabira Taher pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Population Health at the University of Illinois Chicago. During their doctoral studies, their research focused on areas such as healthcare innovation, health equity, food security, and other relevant topics. Sabira earned their PhD in 2020.

The provided education history does not include specific information regarding the start and end years for a particular course or degree at the University of Illinois Chicago.