About Black in Physiology Inc

In August 2020, a group of Black Physiologists teamed up and founded Black in Physiology (BiP), a community dedicated to promoting Black Scientists in physiology-related fields. Using the Twitter handle @BlackInPhysio and the hashtags #BlackinPhysiology and #BlackPhysiologistsMatter, these scientists facilitated a conversation and started a movement around diversity and inclusion, and being Black in physiology-related fields.

BiP Purpose, Mission & Vision Statement

Purpose: BiP is committed to nurturing and celebrating black excellence within the physiology community.

Mission: BiP is dedicated to fortifying a community of Black Physiologists by enhancing visibility and ensuring that resources, support and guidance are readily accessible.

Vision: BiP seeks to address a void present in the scientific community  – the authentic intention to recruit, retain and promote Black Physiologists. BiP aims to be world-renowned in the scientific community as the beacon of leadership in this area. This will be achieved by utilizing the diverse talents of community members to support the professional and scientific development of Black Physiologists.

Values: BiP understands that diversity, innovation, serving others and collaboration are critical to the professional and scientific development of Black Physiologists and we aim to provide a community that reflects these values.

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Black in Physiology (BiP) was birthed in the summer of 2020 as the realization of a double pandemic ensued. In the midst of multiplying racial injustices and the calamities associated with COVID-19, six Black physiologists joined forces and committed to both nurturing and celebrating black excellence within the physiology community. Insistent that BiP be the change that is needed to address systemic issues within the physiology community and science as a whole, these pioneers intentionally created an organization with a vision of addressing a void present in the scientific community - the authentic intention to recruit, retain and promote Black Physiologists. The BiP community now serves as an inclusive space not only for those who consider themselves Black and African American scientists in physiology or physiology-related fields but also supporters, allies, advocates and accomplices. Together, BiP is dedicated to fortifying a community of Black Physiologists by enhancing visibility and ensuring that resources, support and guidance are readily accessible.

Executive Board

Dr. Adrienne King

Parliamentarian

Email: Adrienne.King@BlackinPhysiology.com

Dr. Clintoria R. Williams

President

Email: Clintoria.Williams@BlackinPhysiology.com

Dr. Corey Reynolds

Treasurer

Email: Corey.Reynolds@BlackinPhysiology.com

Dr. Dexter Lee

Secretary

Email: Dexter.Lee@BlackinPhysiology.com

Dr. Jan Michael Williams

President-Elect

Email: Jan.Williams@BlackinPhysiology.com

Dr. Keisa Mathis

Executive Director

Email: Keisa.Mathis@BlackinPhysiology.com