Imomotimi (Timmy) Imomotebegha
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:
Office Phone:
202-994-0383
Milken Institute School of Public Health
950 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20052
Timmy is an accomplished Senior Research Operations Specialist with over a decade of experience advancing research excellence at leading R1 institutions. He is recognized for transforming compliance from a regulatory requirement into a driver of institutional growth and innovation. Timmy’s leadership connects academia, industry, and community partners, fostering collaborative, efficient, and forward-thinking research environments.
At the George Washington Milken Institute School of Public Health, Timmy oversees research across more than 30 centers, where he leads initiatives that unite evidence, ethics, and equity to benefit public health. He partners with university leaders and research teams to develop policies that are both rigorous and practical, resulting in streamlined processes, enhanced audit outcomes, and a culture of ethical and inclusive research. His work has consistently yielded stronger workflows and measurable improvements to the institution.
Drawing on experience at top R1 institutions, Timmy brings broad expertise in research compliance, regulatory strategy, and stakeholder engagement. He excels at translating complex requirements into actionable solutions and is trusted by faculty, funders, and community partners for his ability to make compliance a tool for innovation and partnership.
A collaborative, mission-driven leader, Timmy inspires a sense of shared purpose and empowers teams to achieve results that matter. His strategic vision and hands-on approach enable institutions to excel, expand partnerships, and adapt to the changing landscape of academic research while advancing the organization’s mission and impact.
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
Doctor of Public Health: Health Policy and Management (2028)
The George Washington University - Milken Institute School of Public Health – Washington, DC, United States
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.