Dr. Abdul Bachani

28 May 2021

Dr. Abdul Bachani

Dr. Abdulgafoor M. Bachani is Associate Professor in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Director for the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit (JH-IIRU). Dr. Bachani’s research focuses on health systems, as well as developing and implementing innovative approaches to measuring the burden of and preventing injury and disabilities. He holds a particular interest in developing approaches for: the measurement of disability and understanding the long-term health, economic, and societal consequences of injuries; strengthening health systems to enhance access to rehabilitation services in low-resource settings; applying novel information and communication technology approaches to injury prevention, disability, and rehabilitation; and, developing sustainable capacity for research and practice in the field of injury prevention, disability, and rehabilitation. Dr. Bachani has contributed to several empirical studies and global reports focused on injuries, disability, and rehabilitation in low- and middle-income countries. As director of JH-IIRU, he leads a diverse, multidisciplinary team of faculty and scientists to identify solutions, influence policy, and advance the field of injury prevention and rehabilitation globally.