Making History
These black physicians and scientists are challenging, changing and writing history at Northwestern Medicine.
Updated May 2024
Oluwateniola (Teni) E. Brown, MD
Dr. Brown is making history by being at the forefront of multiple diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across Northwestern Medicine.
Kimbra A. Bell, MD, FACP
Dr. Bell is making history by breaking down barriers to better care across the Chicago area.
John E. Franklin, MD, MSc, MA
Dr. Franklin is making history through his commitment to diversity and inclusion as a member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.
Khalilah L. Gates, MD
Dr. Gates is making history by training the next generation of physicians.
Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MSc
Dr. Yancy is making history by leading diversity and inclusion efforts at Northwestern Medicine.
Dinee C. Simpson, MD
Dr. Simpson is making history by being the director of the African American Transplant Access Program — the first of its kind in the United States.
Sarki A. Abdulkadir, MD, PhD
Dr. Abdulkadir is making history by facilitating global collaboration for prostate cancer research.
Mercedes Carnethon, PhD
Dr. Carnethon is making history by supporting the career growth and development of faculty and students at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine who are investigating solutions to some of the biggest obstacles in public health and medicine.