A recent analysis of the National Cancer Institute’s workforce and grant recipients shows that Black and Hispanic scientists are dramatically underrepresented across key metrics, both intramural and extramural.
Robust and effective mentorship is imperative to building a successful career in academic medicine.
Racial and ethnic minorities that are underrepresented in medicine have even lower representation in leadership of NCI-designated cancer centers, a study by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center researchers found.
This is the first installment of conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment and mentorship at academic cancer centers.
It took Narjust Duma a long time to feel like she belonged in medicine in the U.S. Here is her story.
