Breaking Barriers to Achieve Equity

Monika Goyal has a track record of research focused on health equity. It shines a spotlight on the toll of racism, bias and discrimination on children’s health and well-being. She aims to develop Emergency Department-based interventions to reduce disparities in care and health outcomes.

In 2022, Dr. Goyal was named the hospital’s first Endowed Chair of Women in Science and Health. Children’s National Research Institute created the chair to address inequities in academic medicine. “It is crucial that our institutions fully commit to exceptional women researchers by providing strong support and recognizing their accomplishments,” says Vittorio Gallo, Ph.D., interim chief academic officer and the Richard L. and Agnes F. Hudson Chair in Pediatrics.

Dr. Goyal’s commitment extends beyond her research, care and advocacy for patients to serving as a mentor for colleagues and trainees. “I am inspired by how far we’ve come yet humbled by how far we have yet to go,” she says. “I hope to continue to be part of the movement that works to achieve equity both in healthcare outcomes as well as in our workforce.”