Penn Brain Science, Translation, Innovation, and Modulation Center

Announcing the appointment of Roy Hamilton, MD, MS, FANA, FAAN, as the Vice Dean for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at Penn Medicine

The brainSTIM Center would like to congratulate Dr. Roy Hamilton on his new appointment as Vice Dean for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE) at Penn Medicine effective April 1. Dr. Hamilton was selected after a nationwide search to lead the Office of IDE to advance, foster, and support an environment grounded in diversity, respect, and tolerance for individuals of all backgrounds. Dr. Hamilton is a nationally recognized leader for his work in diversity, inclusion, and equity. He served as Assistant Dean for Cultural Affairs and Diversity at PSOM from 2013-2022 and was the inaugural Associate Editor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for the journal Neurology and four other academic journals published by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) between 2019-2023. He currently serves as the Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion for Penn Neurology and is the recipient of both the AAN’s inaugural Changemaker Award and the American Neurological Association’s Audrey S. Penn Lecture award for his work in diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in Penn Neurology and in the field more broadly. Join us in congratulating Dr. Hamilton. The full announcement can be found here.