Wizdom Powell focused on reducing health inequities among African American men by examining how racism and masculinity norms impede help-seeking

Kizzmekia Corbett helped develop mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and worked to build vaccine trust in Black communities

Tiffany Green studied racial and immigrant-status inequities in maternal and infant health, especially affecting Black and immigrant mothers

Kafui Dzirasa increased neuroscience research inclusivity and highlighted exclusion of African-ancestry data in mental-health studies

John Z. Ayanian worked to uncover and reduce racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare quality and outcomes, particularly among Black versus White patients

David Satcher championed eliminating racial health disparities, especially infant mortality, HIV/AIDS, and care for minorities.