Sherilynn Black

Sherilynn Black is an Assistant Professor of the Practice of Medical Education at Duke University's School of Medicine and serves as the Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement. She leads initiatives to enhance faculty diversity, professional development, and mentorship programs. Her research focuses on social neuroscience and interventions to promote equity in academia.

Education:

• Ph.D., Duke University, 2008
• B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2001

Research Interests: Dr. Black’s work addresses systemic barriers in STEM, culturally responsive mentorship, and the impact of interventions on academic equity. She has published extensively on topics such as racial disparities in science and mentorship training.

Grants & Awards:

• Principal Investigator for grants like the Duke BioCoRE Program (Merck Foundation) and NIH-funded mentorship initiatives.
• Awarded the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award (Duke, 2020) and Samuel DuBois Cook Award (2015).

Labs/Teams: She leads Duke’s efforts in faculty advancement and diversity through institutional programs, fostering inclusive environments for underrepresented groups.