DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
“The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology (MGM) is infused with an atmosphere and culture of inclusiveness that supports, encourages, and sustains diversity at all levels (undergraduate students, graduate students, medical students, fellows, staff, administration and faculty). This enriches our community, and brings together a diversity of backgrounds, viewpoints, talents, and vision that is synergistic in our tripartite mission in education, training, and research. There are myriad forms of diversity, and the departmental culture is welcoming and supportive of all. I am especially pleased that MGM faculty member Lawrence David is chairing a committee to promote and enhance diversity in the department, and look forward to working assiduously with Lawrence and others to enhance further this aspect of the department and our institution.”
– Joseph Heitman, MD, PhD, Chair, Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee Members
- Prof. Lawrence David (Chair, Assistant Professor)
- Prof. Raphael Valdivia ( Professor)
- Prof. Daniel Lew (Professor)
- Asiya Gusa (Postdoctoral Associate)
- Dr. Brook Heaton (Senior Research Associate)
- Daltry Snider (Graduate Student)
- Jason Howard (HR Department Manager II)
- Christine Vazquez (Graduate Student)
- Dr. Victor Ocasio-Ramirez (Postdoctoral Associate)
- Jay Jawahar (Graduate Student)
- Gilberto Padilla Mercado (Graduate Student)
For more about Diversity within MGM, please watch this video from Dr. Raphael Valdivia.
Duke Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Office of BioMedical Graduate Diversity
Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
Video: Duke University School of Medicine: Charting the Path Towards Inclusive Excellence
Duke’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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