Black surgeons transcend artificial barriers

Lisa Newman MD, MPH, FACS, FASCO, is Professor of Surgery and Director of the Breast Care Center at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

Her research focus includes studies of high-risk/triple negative breast cancer and breast cancer disparities related to African ancestry. This research involves an international breast cancer registry. Dr. Newman also serves on the Program Committee for the Society of Black Academic Surgeons.