Associate Director, Cancer Health Equity

Associate Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Sarki A. Abdulkadir, MD, PhDD

The Associate Director for Cancer Health Equity is appointed by and reports to the director of the Lurie Cancer Center. In this role, Patricia Robinson, MD, leads efforts to develop an incusive medical and research workforce, promote and expand career-enhancing research and mentorship opportunities for all early and mid-career researchers, and foster a collaborative and inclusive environment throughout Lurie Cancer Center.

A medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer, Dr. Robinson is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology. Her clinical interests include the impact of metabolic syndrome on breast cancer outcomes, advancing equity in cancer treatment outcomes, health literacy, and participation in clinical trials.