Alma Levant Hayden
Alma Levant Hayden (March 30, 1927 – August 2, 1967) was a pioneering African-American chemist who made significant contributions to the field of analytical chemistry and regulatory science. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Hayden initially planned to become a nurse but discovered a passion for chemistry during her studies. Hayden’s academic journey began at South […]
Dr. Alfreda Johnson Webb
Dr. Alfreda Johnson Webb (February 21, 1923 – October 14, 1992) was a trailblazing African-American veterinarian, educator, and politician who made significant contributions to veterinary medicine and public service. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Webb pursued her education at Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University), where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 1943. In 1949, […]
Marie Clark Taylor, PhD
Dr. Marie Clark Taylor (February 16, 1911 – December 28, 1990) was a pioneering African-American botanist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of plant science and science education. Born in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, Taylor demonstrated academic excellence from an early age, graduating with honors from Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. in 1929. […]
Ruth Ella Moore, PhD
Dr. Ruth Ella Moore (May 19, 1903 – July 19, 1994) was an African-American bacteriologist and the first African-American woman to receive a PhD in natural sciences. Born in Ohio, Dr. Moore was raised by parents who both held secondary degrees. She obtained a BA (1926), and MS (1927), and PhD in Bacteriology (1933) from […]
Margaret S. Collins, PhD
Dr. Margaret James Strickland Collins (September 4, 1922- April 27, 1996) was an entomologist, civil rights activist, and the first formally trained black female entomologist in the United States. Born and raised in Institute, West Virginia, she was a prodigious scholar at a young age and her father was a former colleague of George Washington […]
Dr. Patricia Era Bath
Dr. Patrica Bath (November 1942 – May 30, 2019) was an ophthalmologist, laser scientist, inventor, and humanitarian who is known for inventing a new device and technique for cataract surgery called the Laserphaco Probe. A Native of New York, she was encouraged by her parents at an early age to pursue education. While in high […]
Annie Jean Easley
Annie Jean Easley (April 23, 1933 – June 25, 2011) was an African American computer scientist from Birmingham, Alabama. Considering the nursing and pharmacy profession, Easley moved to New Orleans where she attended Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) for two years before moving back home. Eventually landing in Ohio, she found a job at the […]
Dr. Euphemia Lofton Haynes
Dr. Euphemia Lofton Haynes (September 11, 1890- July 25, 1980) was a mathematician, educator, and the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in Mathematics. Born and raised in Washington D.C, Haynes grew up in a well-educated and affluent family as the daughter of a dentist and schoolteacher. She obtained a BA (1914) in Mathematics […]
Advancing Precision Medicine Conference 2024 Recap
We attended the Advancing Precision Medicine 2024 Conference held Nov 1-2, 2024, at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Center City. Nigel Russell organized this event. The conference focused on rare diseases, oncology, and precision medicine approaches across these and other diseases. We have listed some takeaways below. Integrated Diagnostics for Lung Cancer There was an […]
SCHEQ Foundation Welcomes Michael Mejia as Senior Director of Strategic Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY (November 26, 2024) – The SCHEQ Foundation (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity) is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Mejia as Senior Director of Strategic Development. Michael joins the organization from the Advisory Board, a healthcare consulting firm and the research division of Optum and UnitedHealth Group, where […]