Marcus Lambert, PhD

Overview

Dr. Marcus Lambert is an Assistant Dean in the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Lambert co-directs the Office of Student Diversity at Weill Cornell Medicine, which services over 400 medical students and more than 800 graduate students. Trained in both biomedical and social science research methodology, his research efforts focus on educational and health equity interventions that improve access, equity and diversity in science and medicine. He currently directs a summer research program for undergraduate students and is a member of the Cornell Center for Health Equity. He has been invited as a guest lecturer at institutions such as the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Georgetown University, and The Jackson Laboratories. Dr. Lambert received his Ph.D. in biomedical science from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine and his bachelor’s degree from Howard University. He also holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research from Weill Cornell Graduate School.

Highlights

1
eLife · 2020
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PMID: 31898935PMCID: PMC6977964DOIFirst author68 citations
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PloS one · 2021
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PMID: 33956818PMCID: PMC8101926DOISenior author41 citations
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Cell · 2024
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PMID: 38608650PMCID: PMC11078033DOIFirst author32 citations

Publications

22

Funding

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Active

3 grants

PI
Understanding the Science of Effective Mentorship Networks for Underrepresented Researchers
NIGMS · 2023–2028 · via NIH RePORTER
R35GM151017-04
PI
TRANSPORT II
NIMHD · 2017–2028 · via NIH RePORTER
S21MD012474-09
MPI
Clinical Research Scholars Training (CREST) Program
NIMHD · 2022–2027 · via NIH RePORTER
R25MD017950-05

Completed grants (4)

MPI
Weill Cornell Initiative for Maximizing Student Development
National Institute of General Medical Sciences · 2019–2025
R25GM130494-05
Co-I
Career Advancement for Research in Health Equity
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities · 2019–2025Training
T37MD014220-05
KP
The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Quality of Life; Program: Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Science (1 Year); Application ID: 966638
American Heart Association · 2022–2023
AHA 223169-01
Co-I
Clinical and Translational Science Center - UL1
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences · 2017–2022
UL1TR002384-01

Clinical research

1

Completed & closed trials (1)

PI
Departmental Diversity Climate from the perspective of URiM faculty
Weill Medical College of Cornell University · IRB STUDY CLOSURE (as of 2021)

News mentions

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Justice for All: Weill Cornell Medicine Redoubles its Efforts Toward Racial Equity in Medicine—for the Benefit of Clinicians, Patients and Society
February 23, 2021
Weill Cornell Medicine redoubles its efforts toward racial equity in medicine—for the benefit of clinicians, patients, and society
Weill Cornell Graduate School Receives Prestigious Grant to Boost Underrepresented Groups
July 10, 2019
The Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences has been awarded a competitive grant from the National Institutes of Health to launch a program dedicated to increasing the number and enhancing the success of doctoral students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Weill Cornell Medicine Community Celebrates Diversity at 2019 Awards Ceremony
April 23, 2019
Weill Cornell Medicine honored 17 faculty, trainees, students and staff April 22 for their outstanding service and leadership in promoting diversity at the academic medical institution.