This month, Camilla and Tobias are joined by Dr. Dayle Davenport who is an Associate Professor of Medicine specializing in Emergency Medicine and the Associate Dean for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) for the Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Davenport has a breadth of experience in diversifying the medical field, publishing on best practices in the DEI space, and working with colleagues to improve recruitment and retention efforts.  As our National Minority Health Month special episode and guest, Dr. Davenport shares with us the importance of mentorship, having faculty from ..read more

This month, Camilla and Tobias are joined by Dr. Christina Roman who is the other Program Manager for Diversity & Inclusion in the BSD! Dr. Roman works in the Dean’s Office and with the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs in the BSD to recruit and retain URM grad students and postdocs.  As 2024 began, Camilla and Tobias wanted an opportunity to reflect on the first year of D&I Diaries: what were some of the challenges, where did the podcast excel, what it was like to be a guest on the podcast, and where is the podcast headed.  Tune into this episode to hear from Camil ..read more

Join Camilla Frost-Brewer for a special episode where five BSD colleagues will reflect on their experiences reading Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. This novel contends with the history, presence, and legacy of race and racism in America through the lens of Coates writing a letter to his son. From Coates' website: "In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation’s history and current crisis." Camilla i ..read more

This month, Camilla and Tobias are joined by Jorden Lane, who is an Immunology PhD candidate. Originally from Waldorf, Maryland and having received a BS in Biology from Towson University, he is currently with the Esterházy Lab studying gastrointestinal lymphatics. Jorden shares with us the importance of science education to translate research and findings to the public, representation of marginalized communities in the scientific workforce, and the recognition of the impact of research on humanity.  Give this episode a listen to learn about how Jorden continues to reckon with the historic ..read more

  But I'm still a scientist...  This month, Camilla and Tobias are joined by Dr. James Hagerty, a postdoctoral scholar in the Staley Lab working to understand circular RNA biogenesis and regulation. They received their BA in Biology and PhD in Molecular Biology (with a focus in Parasitology) from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. Dr. Hagerty shares with us how he interacts with RNA splicing, stands in his identity and wholeness as a scientist, works to understand the costs and harms of institutional oppression, and the power of therapy for addiction recovery and safe ..read more

To round out Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Camilla and Tobias interview Dr. Candice Norcott, who is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, for this installment of D&I Diaries.  As our MMHA special episode and guest, Dr. Norcott discusses diversity of thought as a piece of well-being, science benefits from various experiences and viewpoints, and how involvement increases investment in your communities.   Tune into this episode to learn about how Dr. Norcott creates synergy across her academic, clinical, research, and administrative roles ..read more

To conclude Pride Month, Camilla and Tobias offer you their interview with Dr. Iris Romero, who is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Dean for Diversity and Inclusion for the Biological Sciences Division, for this installment of D&I Diaries.  As our LGBTQ Pride Month special episode and guest, Dr. Romero shares with us how her jobs of being Dean for Diversity & Inclusion and an Ob/Gyn are inherently integrated, why representation matters, and how the power of proximity to your community creates a deeper investment. Tune into this episode to learn about how Dr. Romero ..read more

This month, Camilla and Tobias are joined by Dr. Karen Kim who is the Sara and Harold Lincoln Thompson Professor of Medicine, the Vice Provost for Research for the University of Chicago, the Associate Director for Community Outreach & Engagement for the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Founder and Director of the Center for Asian Health Equity.  As our AANHPI (Asian and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month special episode and guest, Dr. Kim provides us with a wealth of statistics, stories, and realities tha ..read more

Join Camilla Frost-Brewer (she/her) and Dr. Tobias Spears (he/him) for the third episode of D&I Diaries, the show that uncovers diverse stories in the BSD. For this installment, Camilla and Tobias are joined by Dr. Christina Roman. Christina is a Program Manager for Diversity & Inclusion in the BSD, and she also works with the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs in the BSD to recruit and retain URM graduate students and postdocs. Christina received her PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics from UChicago in September 2021, and has been an active and vocal a ..read more

Join Camilla Frost-Brewer (she/her) and Dr. Tobias Spears (he/him) for the second episode of D&I Diaries, the show that uncovers diverse stories in the BSD. This month, they are joined by Dr. Eileen Dolan, who is a professor of Medicine and the Deputy Director for the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center. As a Women’s History Month special episode, Dr. Dolan is the perfect guest because she is a lifelong learner, dedicated advocate for DEI, and strong leader at UChicago and beyond. Tune into this episode to learn about how Dr. Dolan is a pioneer and champion of Pathwa ..read more