Nourou Barry
Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Advisor: Khara Grieger
Bio
Dr. Nourou Barry is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at the Genetic Engineering and Society Center, NC State University. His prior work in Burkina Faso with the Target Malaria consortium focused on developing robust stakeholder engagement strategies in gene drive research. His extensive academic background, culminating in a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Nazi BONI University in Bobo-Dioulasso in 2020, reflects a commitment to exploring the intersection of science, stakeholder engagement, and the ethical dimensions of innovative technologies. At NC State, Dr. Barry’s focus within the STEPS initiative involves the comprehensive organization of engagement activities. He is dedicated to empirically studying and analyzing these initiatives, employing a methodological approach that ensures scholarly depth and precision. Before NC State, he held faculty roles at Nazi BONI University and served as a research associate at the Institute of Health Sciences Research in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. His contributions continue to shape the discourse surrounding the responsible development and deployment of innovative technologies.