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Carolyn Roberts is an Assistant Professor at Yale University with joint appointments in the Department of History/History of Science and Medicine and African American Studies, plus a secondary appointment at Yale School of Medicine's Program in the History of Medicine. Her work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary healthcare innovation through multidisciplinary solutions.
Education:
- PhD and M.A. from Harvard University
- M.A. from Andover Newton Theological School
- B.A. from Dartmouth College
Dr. Roberts' research centers on medicine's entanglement with slavery in the Atlantic world, examining how the transatlantic slave trade created predatory healthcare systems that continue to impact modern medical practice. She specializes in African diaspora health history, race and science studies, and non-Western medical traditions, mobilizing historical knowledge to address current health disparities through community-driven initiatives.
Scientific Awards:
- DeVane Medal for Scholarship and Teaching (2023)
- Sidonie Miskimin Clauss Prize for Teaching Excellence in the Humanities (2021)
An award-winning educator, Dr. Roberts creates learning communities emphasizing scientific rigor alongside compassion, notably teaching Yale's highest-enrollment course "Sickness and Health in African American History" in Spring 2022. She actively mentors students and promotes STEM excellence through national initiatives while developing historical frameworks for healthcare professionals.
She is founding the Tubman Lab for Health Innovation as an applied medical history hub focused on pedagogical innovation in healthcare education, harm reduction research, and community-led health initiatives designed to create systemic improvements in care quality through grassroots implementation.
