Women of Impact-UM

Jocelyn Bruce, M.D., professor of pathology, was honored by the Women’s History Coalition of Miami-Dade County at its annual “Women of Impact XXI” awards ceremony on March 12 in Coral Gables.

Bruce was selected for her contributions to the community which include the founding in 1994 of NANAY, Inc., which stands for National Alliance to Nurture the Aged and the Youth, and provides supportive services for older citizens. She has also served as a mentor and role model for young women and in particular minority women interested in the medical field.

“It's a great honor to be acknowledged among those women who have made a positive impact on other people's lives in our community,” Dr. Bruce said about the award.

Bruce has been a neuropathologist and a pediatric pathologist at the Miller School since 1982. She has published books and peer-reviewed journal articles in her areas of expertise, which include research i nto better care for spinal cord injuries, brain cancer and Parkinson’s disease.

“Dr. Bruce displayed boundless energy, which together with a first-class intellect has evolved into an impressive degree of scientific and clinical productivity,” said Michael Norenberg, M.D., professor of pathology at the Miller School. “If that were not enough, she has managed somehow to pour her heart into the community.”

Pictured Above: From left, Women’s History Coalition board member Helen McGuire, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson, Women’s History Coalition president Betsy Kap lan and 2009 Women of Impact honoree Jocelyn Bruce, M.D.