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Johnna M. Frierson

Assistant Professor of the Practice of Medical Education
Medical Education
203 Research Drive, Box 2604, Box 90271, Durham, NC 27708
203 Research Dr, Durham, NC 27710

Awards & Honors


Named 1 of 1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America

Other Cell Mentor From Cell Press and Cell Signaling Technology · December 28, 2020 More about this award

Mentor of the Month

National National Research Mentor Network · January 21, 2019 More about this award

In the News


Published January 19, 2023
Johnna Frierson: Doing Our Part to Make Duke More Welcoming
Published January 11, 2021
Eight School scientists make Cell Mentor's 1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists list
Published September 28, 2020
Black Microbiologists Push for Visibility Amid a Pandemic
Published July 30, 2020
Johnna Frierson: Making Science More Equitable and Inclusive
Published July 4, 2020
Not just about the data: Scientists seek to address racial bias in the lab and classroom
Published November 25, 2019
Dr. Johnna Frierson Supports New Generation of Biomedical Science Students of Color
Published January 31, 2019
A passion for pathways: Careers in diversity and inclusion for STEM postdocs
Published June 1, 2017
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