Black History Month

Visit our biographies page to learn more and be inspired by African Americans scientists!

The Lessons of Henrietta Lacks

The Lessons of Henrietta Lacks

Roland Pattillo, who grew close to the Lacks family, believes that patients "need time to think before they…

Former Congressman Mfume Seeks to End Health Disparities

Former Congressman Mfume Seeks to End Health Disparities

  Kweisi Mfume recently became head of the National Medical Association.

First female African-American transplant surgeon

First female African-American transplant surgeon

Learn about Velma Scantlebury - the first female African-American transplant surgeon.

Warren Washington: Fifty Years as a Climatology Pioneer

Warren Washington: Fifty Years as a Climatology Pioneer

  Washington's groundbreaking work in climate modeling has earned him the National Medal of Science.

What’s Slowing African Americans’ Entry to the Urban Farming Movement?

What’s Slowing African Americans’ Entry to the Urban Farming Movement?

  While urban gardens are sprouting up all over the country, African Americans have not been as involved.

Tackling Cancer Disparities: New Program Aims to Increase Minorities in Clinical Trials

Tackling Cancer Disparities: New Program Aims to Increase Minorities in Clinical Trials

A clinical trial helped save Lea Spencer's life.  Now she advocates for increased minority participation in trials.

Study Skills for Budding Scientists

Study Skills for Budding Scientists

  Our new Study Skills section will help you get the most out of the school year.

African Genomic Diversity and African American Health

Recent research on African genomes could illuminate medical conditions in African Americans.