MRI Programs Subcommittee
Committee Roster
Appointed Members
Imo Akpan, MD
('26)
Satiro
N. De Oliveira, MD
('25)
Adolfo
Enrique Diaz Duque, MD
('26)
Anita D'Souza, MD, MS
('26)
Ann-Kathrin Eisfeld, MD
('24)
Yolanda Fortenberry
('26)
Nada Hamad, MBBS, MSc, BSc
('25)
Gabriela Hobbs, MD
('26)
Anandi Krishnan, PhD
('26)
Randolph Lyde, PhD
('26)
Ajay Major, MD, MBA
('25)
Jorge Monge, MD
('25)
Khanh
Phuong Nguyen, MD
('26)
Sandrine Niyongere, MD
('25)
Joanna Robles, MD
('25)
Margo
Renee Rollins, MD
('25)
Jenny Ruiz, MD
('25)
Luisanna
Mireya Sanchez Ventura, MD
('26)
Vanessa
Marie Scanlon, PhD
('25)
Thomas
K. Schulz, MD
('25)
Mamie
Myo Thant, MD, MS
('25)
Staff Liaison
Patricia Frustace
Committee Mandate
The Minority Recruitment Initiative (MRI) Programs Subcommittee, a subcommittee of the Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, oversees all aspects of the MRI portfolio including awards administration, evaluation (including review of awardee progress), program refinements, mentoring, proposal development, and marketing and outreach. The subcommittee oversees the MRI Programs Study Section and subcommittee members are expected, but not required, to participate in at least one study section during their term.
The MRI Programs Subcommittee also manages the Promoting Minorities in Hematology event and sponsors the MRI Luncheon – both held during the ASH annual meeting – to provide minority hematologists and trainees with networking opportunities.
The membership of the MRI Programs Subcommittee includes:
· Chair
· Vice Chair
· At least 8 additional members, at least one of whom holds a PhD
Members of the MRI Programs Subcommittee – including the chair and vice chair – serve staggered four-year terms (unless otherwise indicated) with the option for an additional term. Members are expected to participate in conference calls and communicate via email as necessary.
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