Postpartum women from underrepresented backgrounds who report experiences with racial microaggressions during pregnancy or delivery and who live in communities with historically high levels of structural racism are significantly more likely to experience high blood pressure.
Dr. Goldberg has spent more than 35 years with the Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, holding several academic leadership positions. She has conducted extensive research on trauma injuries and the impact of gun violence prevention.
The McKnight Scholar Awards are granted to young scientists who are in the early stages of establishing their own independent laboratories and research careers and who have demonstrated a commitment to neuroscience.
