Adam Townes, PhD

Director of Dissemination and Communication

Dr. Adam Townes joined Morehouse School of Medicine in November of 2023. Dr. Townes graduated from the University of Alabama in 2006 with an MLIS and from Drexel University in 2015 with a PhD in Information Science. His doctoral work focused on two primary areas, public library service provision to underserved populations, and data stewardship and digital infrastructure. His professional experience includes both academic and public libraries. He has led the development and implementation of new digital research services, innovative library services, explored innovative research support initiatives and chaired the design of digital research spaces meant to promote cross-disciplinary research.