Barbara Burtness, MD, Awarded the Yale Cancer Center Award for Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Barbara Burtness, MD, was awarded the Yale Cancer Center Award for Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in honor of her leadership as Interim Associate Cancer Center Director for DEI over the last eighteen months at the Yale Cancer Center Annual Conclave on January 5, 2023. Dr. Burtness’ efforts laid the foundation for a more inclusive, thoughtful community and her efforts to advocate for people traditionally in the margins made a difference for our entire Cancer Center.

Presented by Tara Sanft, MD, Dr. Burtness was described as one who “uses wisdom, dedication, and humility to challenge the status quo thinking and make sure that everyone has a sense of belonging at Yale Cancer Center.”