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Karen Winkfield
Karen Marie Winkfield (born 1970) is an American radiation oncologist, physician-scientist, and implementation scientist. She is the Ingram Professor of Cancer Research at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Early life and educationWinkfield was born in 1970[1] to a family of Jehovah's Witnesses who were opposed to formal education.[2] Winkfield completed a B.S. in biochemistry at Binghamton University. She earned a Ph.D. (2004) in pathology and M.D. (2005) from Duke University School of Medicine.[3][4] Winkfield was the second black woman to complete the medical scientist training program at Duke University.[4] She completed a radiation oncology residency at Harvard University.[5] CareerWinfield was an associate director for community outreach and engagement and director of the office of cancer health equity at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.[5] In 2020, Winkfield joined Vanderbilt University.[5] She is the executive director of the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance, Ingram Professor of Cancer Research, and a professor of radiation oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.[3] Winkfield is the cofounder and director of the Association of Black Radiation Oncologists.[5] She is an implementation scientist focused on using her experience with community engagement to improve health equity. Winkfield co-leads the Inclusive Participation Workgroup of the NIH CEAL teams against COVID-19 disparities.[6] In September 2021, Winkfield was appointed by U.S. president Joe Biden to a six-year term on the National Cancer Advisory Board.[5][6] She was also recognized as one of the 100 Influential Women in Oncology by OncoDaily.[7] Personal lifeWinkfield was married to Jeffrey Walker. Walker was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2003 and passed away in 2018 from complications of the disease. His medical journey influenced Winkfield to pursue patient advocacy.[2] See alsoReferences
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