We are saddened, horrified and angered by the persistent racially-motivated violence and structural racism in the United States. We forcefully mourn the murders of Ms. Breonna Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky, Mr. George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Mr. Ahmaud Arbery in Satilla Shores, Georgia. These brutal events occurred in the setting of the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic downturn, both of which have disproportionately impacted racial and ethnic minorities.
Thus, We Remain:- Committed to use research, clinical care and education to fight back against the structural racism and injustice that leads to the persistent violence and health and economic disparities.
- Committed to be aware of the injustice and inequality that we encounter, and will address it with all our power to do so.
- Committed to You the members of our Division. Reach out when you need us, as we remain committed to be stronger together.
Davey Smith, MD, MASProfessor and Chief
Constance Benson, MDProfessor and Vice-Chief of Education
Jamila K. Stockman, PhDAssociate Professor and Vice-Chief of Global Public Health
Joshua Fierer, MDProfessor of Medicine
John Ayers, PhDAssociate Professor and Vice-Chief of Innovation
Ajay Bharti, MDAssociate Professor and Director of Strategic Initiatives
Darcy Wooten, MDAssociate Professor
Sanjay Mehta, MDAssociate Professor and Section-Chief of Infectious Diseases, Veteran Affairs
Annie Cowell, MDAssistant Professor and Vice-Chief of Clinical Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health
University of California San Diego