Covering a wide range of research from mind-body mechanics to sports medicine as well as research for NASA, the women of Wake Forest University School of Medicine are making significant strides to advance the field of medicine.
At the end of the day, better research means better care, and these women know that firsthand.
Vanessa Camille experienced two TBIs during her late teens and was exposed to both good and bad clinicians which ignited her passion and goal to pursue medicine.
Alexis Restrepo, a fourth-year medical student, was empowered to pursue orthopaedics and now wants to inspire other Spanish-speaking medical students to pursue a surgical specialty.
Dr. Michele Birch is developing and implementing the curriculum at Wake Forest University School of Medicine's Charlotte campus to ensure future medical students achieve excellence.
Marissa Howard-McNatt, MD, is one of the few African-American female surgeons who have full professorships in the country; as a surgical breast oncologist she’s hoping to inspire the next generation of female surgeons.
Miranda Orr, PhD, strives to improve the quality of life of all older adults by finding effective strategies that delay, prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Sara R. Jones, PhD, is on a mission to cure substance use disorders. Her various leadership roles, including associate dean for Basic Science Research, help her harness the combined research power of Wake Forest School of Medicine’s substance use experts to make an impact.
Martha Alexander-Miller, PhD, and the research team at the Center for Vaccines at the Extremes of Aging look for answers.
Learn how this Assistant Dean of Admissions and Associate Professor of Pediatrics-Neonatology balances her time between recruiting, teaching and mentoring students while caring for The Birth Center’s tiniest patients.
The Porada Lab is advancing and improving the outlook of genetic disorders and progressing the wellness of NASA astronauts.
Tina Brinkley, PhD, is providing research that showcases how nutrition and activity can prevent and treat aging-related diseases.
Ebony Boulware, MD, MPH, is dean of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and chief science officer and vice chief academic officer of Advocate Health.
Amber Brooks, MD, may be an anesthesiologist by training but she’s also an educator, an advocate, a researcher, a mentor and a justice seeker. Discover how this dynamic woman is blending her passion for health care equality with her personal and professional goals.
As an award-winning researcher, Pam Duncan, professor of neurology, has been a trailblazer for improving stroke survivor outcomes.
Learn how the program manager for the Orthopaedic Residency program leveraged her leadership skills and passion for inclusivity to provide greater opportunities for others.
Candace Parker-Autry, MD, assistant professor of Urology, was inspired by her grandmother’s experiences to find ways to improve the daily life and function for women impacted by incontinence.
Learn more about how this Assistant Dean for Teaching, Learning and Engagement devotes her time to better understanding the perspectives of learners while working to ensure a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that encourages growth for all.
Learn how the director of the MAESTRO Program prepares students to address health inequities and become comprehensive healthcare professionals.
When Rebecca Wells, MD, MPH, started medical school she thought she wanted to be a pediatrician, but a curiosity about the mind-body connection ultimately led her in a different direction.