Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Yale Cancer Center fosters an inclusive culture, including trainees, staff, and faculty—and helps to foster the career advancement of all members of our diverse community. Associate Cancer Center Director, Dr. Faye Rogers, has a long track record of advancing equity at Yale School of Medicine and nationally. In this role, she leads our community in implementing initiatives to enhance the culture of belonging at Yale Cancer Center, including programs and training in cultural awareness, stigma and discrimination, and sexual harassment.
Mission Statement:
At Yale Cancer Center, we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment by:
- Recruiting faculty, trainees, and staff with a diversity of perspectives and experiences.
- Acknowledging and removing inequities within our policies, systems, and programs.
- Taking responsibility for our continuous learning and improvement.
Faye Rogers, PhD
Faye Rogers, PhD, Appointed Associate Cancer Center Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She leads a laboratory program studying the cellular responses at the intersection of DNA repair and apoptosis following DNA damage, with the goal of uncovering novel anticancer therapeutic strategies.
Marcella Nunez-Smith, MD, MHS
"My team and I are trying to propel efforts to improve the understanding of and reduce health disparities relevant to cancer care."
Don Nguyen, PhD, BS
Don Nguyen, PhD, BS, leads intramural funding programs, and identifies new funding opportunities to broaden the funding support of Yale Cancer Center membership.
Alfred Lee, MD, PhD
Alfred Lee, MD, PhD, is Director of the esteemed Yale Medical Oncology-Hematology Fellowship Program.
Latest DEI News
- July 17, 2025Source: Cancer Therapy Advisor (with Dr. Barbara Burtness)
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- July 14, 2025
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- July 08, 2025Source: Yale Ventures
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- July 07, 2025
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- July 07, 2025
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- July 03, 2025Source: WNPR CT Public Radio (with Dr. Rachel Greenup)
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- July 03, 2025Source: PBS Medical Stories
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- July 01, 2025
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Director
Faye Rogers, PhD
Associate Cancer Center Director, Collaborative Excellence, Vice Chair for Collaborative Excellence, Therapeutic Radiology
DEI Notes
- Faye Rogers, PhD, Appointed Associate Cancer Center Director for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionFaye Rogers, PhD, Associate Professor of Therapeutic Radiology, has been appointed Associate Cancer Center Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Yale Cancer Center.
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