Award-winning medical author and editor Harriet A. Washington is well known for her landmark book "Medical Apartheid," the first in-depth examination of medical experimentation on African Americans. The National Book Critics Circle Nonfiction Award, a PEN Award, and a Gustavus Myers Award are just a few of the numerous honors this best-selling book has received. It also made Publishers' Weekly's prestigious "Best Books" list.

The Washington Post, Times of London, Newsweek, and the Economist are just a few of the prestigious magazines that have carried "Medical Apartheid" and have attracted both readers and critics to it. Its designation as the top best-seller in the field on Amazon demonstrates its tremendous influence and impact on medical ethics.

Washington completed her academic studies at Columbia University and the University of Rochester, where she developed her skills in medical writing and research. She was appointed the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle's health and science editor because of her dedication to illuminating important health and scientific issues. Additionally, the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing honored her with the distinguished New Horizons Traveling Fellowship for her commitment to developing the field of science writing.

Washington is a renowned academic and thought leader who has held the prestigious post of Bennett Fellow at the Black Mountain Institute at the University of Las Vegas in Nevada. Washington has also served as a visiting scholar at the DePaul University College of Law. She continues to promote important discussions about medical ethics, research, and the historical injustices experienced by underrepresented groups through her scholarly work.

In addition to receiving multiple awards, Harriet A. Washington's outstanding contributions as a medical writer and advocate opened the door for crucial dialogues on ethics, racism, and healthcare..

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