Imomotimi (Timmy) Imomotebegha

M.S.

Senior Research Operations Specialist

School: Milken Institute School of Public Health

Department: Office of Research Excellence | Office of the Dean

Contact:

Email: Imomotimi (Timmy) Imomotebegha

Office Phone: 202-994-0383

Milken Institute School of Public Health 950 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington DC 20052

Timmy Imomotebegha is a research operations leader driven by a simple but powerful belief: public health research has its greatest impact when people, systems, and values work in harmony. With more than a decade of experience across leading R1 institutions, Timmy has dedicated his career to building research environments where collaboration thrives, integrity is safeguarded, and communities benefit from the knowledge universities generate.

Currently serving as a Senior Research Operations Specialist at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Timmy supports a broad, diverse research enterprise comprising more than 30 centers and programs. His work sits at the intersection of evidence, ethics, and equity—helping faculty, staff, and partners navigate complex research landscapes with clarity and confidence. He partners closely with leadership to develop systems and policies that are rigorous yet practical, ensuring that research remains both compliant and deeply connected to community needs. His initiatives have consistently strengthened workflows, enhanced transparency, and fostered a culture where ethical, inclusive, and impactful research can flourish.

Timmy’s human-centered approach distinguishes his leadership. He views research support as stewardship—requiring empathy, trust, and commitment to elevating people behind the work. Known for listening deeply and translating complexity into clarity, he unites teams across disciplines, organizations, and sectors, earning trust from investigators, funders, students, and communities.

At the heart of Timmy’s leadership philosophy is a dedication to shared purpose. He believes that meaningful progress in public health requires systems that empower people, relationships that reflect mutual respect, and strategies that align operational excellence with societal good. Whether improving research infrastructure, designing training programs, or supporting interdisciplinary grant teams, Timmy approaches every effort with the same goal: helping institutions produce research that moves communities toward better health, greater equity, and lasting impact.

Expertise

Clinical and Public Health Research:

Cardiac Valvular Disorders

Lung Transplantation

COVID-19

Oncology

Operational aspects of clinical trials of the basic science, clinical science, and epidemiology of HIV infection

Research Ethics

Regulatory Science

Responsible Conduct of Research and Compliance

Education

Doctor of Public Health: Health Policy and Management (2028)
The George Washington University - Milken Institute School of Public Health – Washington, DC, United States

Master of Science: Regulatory Science (2023)
University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) - Maryland, United States.

Master of Science: Petroleum and Environmental Technology (2014)
With A Continuing Education in Global Leadership and Occupational Safety and Health
Coventry University - Coventry, United Kingdom.

Advanced Education: Oil Well Drilling Operations (2012)
The University of Texas at Austin - Texas, United States

Bachelor of Engineering: Petroleum Engineering (2011)
Covenant University - Ogun State, Nigeria.