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Shakira Grant, MD, Oncology, Durham, NC

Shakira Jeanene Grant MD

Oncology•Durham, NC

Hematologic Oncology

Physician-Executive & Oncologist | Health AI Governance & Policy Leader | CEO, CROSS Global Research | Partnering with Health Tech & Biopharma Leaders to Operationalize Responsible AI. Specializing in Governance Strategy, Clinical Validation, Regulatory Risk Management & Bias Mitigation for Scalable, Compliant Innovation.

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  • CROSS Global Research & Strategy, LLCResearch Triangle ParkDurham, NC 27709

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Summary

  • Dr. Shakira Grant is an oncologist based in Research Triangle Park, NC, with subspecialties in hematologic oncology. She completed her medical education at the University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine and further training in internal medicine and hematology/medical oncology at the University of Pennsylvania and University of Washington. Dr. Grant has held various roles, including Health Policy Advisor for the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means and Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina. Her research touches on topics like hematology, geriatrics, and racial disparities in healthcare, with numerous publications in prominent journals. She has received several honors, such as ASCO Oncology Summer Institute Co-Director, GEMSSTAR Scholar, and Butler-Williams Scholar.

Education & Training

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill MSCR, Clinical Research , 2021 - 2023
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2017 - 2020
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 2015 - 2016
  • Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System
    Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 2013 - 2015
  • Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System
    Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 2012 - 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2017 - 2021
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2015 - 2018
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
  • Hematology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
  • Medical Oncology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • ASCO Oncology Summer Institute Co-Director ASCO, 2023
  • GEMSSTAR scholar NIA
  • MSTAR Faculty Mentor NIA-T35

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Paving the Way for Increased Representation of Black Faculty in Academic Medicine: The Role of Mentoring  
    Shakira J Grant, Charity Oyedeji, Nikesha Gilmore, The Hematologist, 11/1/2022

Abstracts/Posters

  • "...Paying to be a Patient in the Hospital and the Parking Lot": Dyadic Perspectives on Multiple Myeloma-Related Healthcare Access Barriers
    Gabriell Erisnor, Jiona Mills, Paul Mihas, Lauren Bates, Mykela Moore, Tanya M. Wildes, Leah Adams, Hyman B Muss, Shakira J. Grant, Blood (2022) 140 (Supplement 1): 425–426., New Orleans Louisiana, 11/15/2022
  • "If You Don't Trust Your Doctor That Much...You'd Feel Less Confident Doing a Research Study": Factors Influencing Black Patient Participation in Hematology Trials
    Shakira J. Grant, Milenka Jean-Baptiste, Mykela Moore, Jiona Mills, Lauren Bates, Sascha A. Tuchman, Paul Mihas, Blood (2022) 140 (Supplement 1): 924–925., New Orleans, Louisiana, 11/15/2022
  • "You Have Your Knowledge, but I Have My Knowledge of My Body": The Hematologist-Patient Relationship and Enrollment of Black Participants in Clinical Trials
    Shakira J. Grant, Milenka Jean-Baptiste, Mykela Moore, Jiona Mills, Lauren Bates, Sascha A. Tuchman, Paul Mihas, Blood (2022) 140 (Supplement 1): 930–931., New Orleans, Louisiana, 11/15/2022

Lectures

  • Quality of end-of-life care for veterans with metastatic cancer and advanced chronic kidney disease. 
    2019 ASCO Annual Meeting - 6/1/2019

Authored Content

  • Merging Molecular and Aging Assessments to Guide Therapy for Older Patients with Multiple MyelomaJune 2023
  • Advocating for Equitable Care in Multiple Myeloma: National Minority Health MonthApril 2023
  • Studies Focusing on Age- and Race-Related Disparities in Multiple Myeloma and Sickle Cell DiseaseMarch 2023

Press Mentions

  • Factors Leading to Black Patient Disparities in Hematology Trials with Shakira Grant, MBBS
    Factors Leading to Black Patient Disparities in Hematology Trials with Shakira Grant, MBBSFebruary 10th, 2023
  • Featured Physician Profile
    Featured Physician Profile November 12th, 2022
  • PRIDE Program Selection
    PRIDE Program Selection November 12th, 2022

Grant Support

  • Paul Calabresi Oncology K12 scholarNCI2021–2023

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Italian

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