Full Name
Date of Birth
January 31, 1939
Place of Birth
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Education
Miami University, (Bachelor’s degree in Zoology) University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, (Medical Degree)
Parents Names
Affiliated Organizations’ Names
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration National Institutes of Health Gaston and Porter Health Improvement Center
Marilyn Hughes Gaston is a renowned physician and researcher, known for her significant contributions to public health. She was the first African American woman to direct a Public Health Service Bureau, specifically the Bureau of Primary Health Care in the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration. She is internationally recognized for her work on sickle cell disease, which led to a nationwide screening program for newborns. Gaston has dedicated her career to improving medical care for poor and minority families, and has been a strong advocate for health care equality. She is also the co-director of the Gaston and Porter Health Improvement Center.