Mohammed Kumail Ali MD MSc, MBA
Vice Chair (Research), Family and Preventive Medicine Co-Director, Emory Global Diabetes Research Center William H. Foege Professor
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158 W Ponce de LeonDecatur, GA 30030
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Summary
- Dr. Mohammed Ali is a Family Medicine specialist based in Decatur, GA. He completed his medical education at the University of Cape Town and residency at Emory University School of Medicine.
He currently serves as the William H. Foege Professor and Co-Director of the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center at Emory University. His expertise includes diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, obesity and weight management, preventive medicine, and clinical research.
Dr. Ali has published extensively. He is recognized for his contributions by being inducted into the American Society of Clinical Investigation in 2026 and the National Academy of Medicine in 2025.
Education & Training
University of Cape Town Faculty of MedicineClass of 2003
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine
Certifications & Licensure
GA State Medical License 2018 - 2028
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- American Society of Clinical Investigation 2026
- National Academy of Medicine 2025
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsSubtypes of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes and risk of complications: analysis of electronic health records in the USA.Zhongyu Li, Star Liu, Joyce C Ho, K M Venkat Narayan, Mohammed K Ali
Diabetologia. 2026-06-01 - Correction: Vegetarian diets and cancer risk: pooled analysis of 1.8 million women and men in nine prospective studies on three continents.Yashvee Dunneram, Jia Yi Lee, Cody Z Watling, Izabella Lawson, Mahboubeh Parsaeian
British Journal of Cancer. 2026-05-01 - A conceptual framework for modernising and right-sizing global diabetes care.Mohammed K Ali, Rodrigo M Carillo-Larco, Troels Krarup Hansen, Nikhil Tandon, Martin Ridderstråle
The Lancet. Diabetes & Endocrinology. 2026-04-20
Journal Articles
- Mini Focus on Diabetes JACC Focus Seminar: CV Health Promotion JACC Focus Seminar Blood Sugar Regulation for Cardiovascular Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: JA...Mohammed Ali, MD, ScienceDirect
- Acceptability of a Decision‐Support Electronic Health Record System and Its Impact on Diabetes Care Goals in South Asia: A Mixed‐Methods Evaluation of the CARRS TrialL Johnson, M K Ali, Diabetic Medicine
- Trends and Disparities in Cardiovascular Mortality Among U.S. Adults with and Without Self-Reported Diabetes Mellitus, 1988–2015Mohammed Ali, MD, Diabetes Care
Press Mentions
Prescribing Trends of Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists for Type 2 Diabetes or ObesityOctober 31st, 2025- Weight-Loss Drugs Are Supposed to Be Forever. Until They Run OutSeptember 24th, 2024
Grant Support
- From Evidence to Policy: Tailoring GLP-1RA Coverage for Optimal Health OutcomesEMORY UNIVERSITY2025–2030
- Establishing a Nationwide Diabetes Surveillance System for Youth and Young Adults: Incidence, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Disparities, and Social Determinants of HealthEMORY UNIVERSITY2025–2029
- ENHANcing CErvical cancer screening and treatment in women LIviNg with HIV in KenyA (ENHANCE LINKAge)EMORY UNIVERSITY2024–2029
- Enhanced BReast and cErvical cAncer screening in Kenya THROUGH implementation science research and training (The BREAKTHROUGH Center)EMORY UNIVERSITY2023–2028
- Training on ImplemenTAtioN and team Science for NCD Control (TITANS) programEMORY UNIVERSITY2023–2028
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