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Tamara Cadet promotes health equity among under-served populations in areas of HIV/AIDS and aging.
Vanessa Sheppard Tackles Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Care Among African American Women
Lauren McCullough studies why Black women survive shorter time, more likely to die from most cancers
John Carpten focuses on how patients respond to therapy for cancers that especially affect minorities
Arline Geronimus explores the way “weathering” explains how discrimination leads to premature aging
David Williams focuses on impacts of daily discrimination, which contribute to poor health
Abdul-Mutakabbir focuses on educating healthcare professionals about racial biases and health equity
Brady-Nicholls uses power of mathematics to improve cancer treatment options and health disparities
Joseph Mikhael spearheads M-Power Project to improve care for African Americans with blood cancer myeloma
Prostate cancer survivor Barney Morris educates Black men about prostate health to reduce disparities
Crystal Cené leads plans for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in the UC San Diego Health system
Avonne Connor studies biological, social factors leading to higher cancer mortality in Blacks
Jamie Studts addresses health disparities in lung cancer prevention and treatment
Esperanza Diaz spearheads efforts to improve mental health care access for Latino populations
Otis Brawley develops cancer screening strategies to ensure effectiveness across diverse populations
Tesa Anewishki works to promote wellness, equitable access to healthcare on Chicago’s West Side
Diane Mahoney spearheads efforts to address health disparities in ovarian cancer care
Wendy Bennett works to reduce health disparities among high-risk women and their families
Christopher Lathan helps give under-served Boston communities easier access to high-quality cancer care
Paola Gonzalez promotes medical Spanish as an essential component of healthcare delivery