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Schuyler “Sky” C. Webb, Ph.D., MB

The African American population exhibits distinct patterns of histone modification in genes that are associated with conditions such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. These findings offer valuable insight into the molecular basis of these health conditions and may pave the way for the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

Global Behavioral Scientist & Research Psychologist

Dr. Schuyler “Sky” Webb has held positions as an industrial/organizational, personnel, behavioral scientist, and communication strategy assessment specialist at multiple national and international locations.

He earned a BA from Morehouse College, an MS from the University of Massachusetts–Amherst, and a MBA from National University. He then earned his doctoral degree in industrial-organizational/personnel psychology from Alliant International University, specializing in organizational audits, organizational development, program evaluation, and assessment, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He produced rigorous methodologies, including surveys and polls, open-source data collection and analysis, mass communication strategies, and enhancing executive decision making. In addition, his role encompassed designing and implementing qualitative/quantitative research approaches, data cleaning and analysis, crafting intelligence reports, training staff members in research methodologies, summarizing think tank forums, implementing effective mass communication strategies, enhancing decision-making processes, cultural competence, and war gaming.

Dr. Webb has conducted a broad spectrum of research activities across six continents and cross-functional teams and has authored over 240 publications including books, chapters, journals, executive and technical reports, magazine and newspaper articles, and others. He is experienced in scientific and technical writing, editing, proofreading, proposal writing, data cleaning and analysis, and managing technical documentation for military operational and government reports.

During his naval career, he excelled as a senior research psychologist, executive medicine staff, Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office staff, Naval Inspector General staff, Secretary of the Navy secretariat staff, Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (EO/DEI) staff, principal investigator, project officer, and other assignments.

The Author’s Voice

Epigenomic Awareness as a Key to Black Mental Health explores the intricate ways in which external factors, particularly experiences of racism and discrimination, influence gene expression in the African American community.

This insightful book delves into the field of epigenetics, revealing how such factors can lead to significant health disparities, including higher rates of obesity, heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. By examining processes like DNA methylation, histone modification, and the role of microRNAs, the authors highlight the biological mechanisms behind these changes and discuss how modifying environmental influences like stress, diet, and exercise can potentially reverse these epigenetic alterations, offering hope for improved health outcomes. This essential read underscores the urgent need for further research and targeted interventions to address the unique health challenges faced by African Americans.

Schuyler “Sky” C. Webb, Ph.D., MB

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