Roshell Muir

Guest Author

Roshell Muir is an assistant research professor and director of Urban Health Equity and Research at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Muir’s research focuses on how specialized cell subsets in the follicles can be targeted for novel vaccines against HIV and other viral infections. She also has great research interests to improve the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce in academic medicine and highlight factors that contribute to disparities in patient care. Dr. Muir is also the current president of the Association for Women in Science Philadelphia, and volunteers with a talented group of scientists to support girls and women in STEM.

Roshell's Work:

08.24.2023 arm of patient participating in blood donation

Health Equity

Representation of Diverse Populations in Blood Donations and Transfusions

Only 20% of blood donations in the U.S. come from people belonging to underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. As the U.S. population becomes increasingly diverse, it is important that there is an equally diverse blood donor population.

Guest Authors Roshell Muir, Jeremy W. Jacobs