CRCHD Dialogue on Disparities
Find the latest updates, spotlights, and news from CRCHD.
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National Mentoring Month Spotlight: Drs. Efrén Flores and Elyse Park Share Mentorship Lessons on Research and Life
In recognition of National Mentoring Month, CRCHD is recognizing mentor-mentee pairs on our blog and social media. In this blog post, we interview Efrén J. Flores, M.D., and his mentor, Elyse R. Park, Ph.D., M.P.H. Dr. Flores recently received a CURE K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award that will support his work to increase early detection of lung cancer in Hispanic and other vulnerable populations.
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Celebrating National Mentoring Month
National Mentoring Month is January 1–30. Mentorship is a key part of building a more diverse cancer research workforce, and CRCHD is proud to support mentorship in many of its programs. This month, we are pleased to share perspectives and insightful guidance from mentors and mentees.
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Cancer Moonshot Scholars Present Research, Meet with Biomedical Research Leaders at White House Event
Three of the recently announced Cancer Moonshot Scholars presented their research at American Possibilities: A White House Demo Day, on November 7, 2023, in Washington, DC.
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Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
National Native American Heritage Month is November 1–30. This month, we are pleased to share with you the following selection of videos, blogs, publications, resources, and events. Please check back on this post throughout the month, as new resources will be added over time.
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NCI Welcomes Sixth Cohort of iCURE Scholars
The Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE) program hosted a welcome ceremony on October 13, 2023, to announce the program’s sixth cohort, comprising 12 iCURE scholars. Earlier in the day, scholars from existing iCURE cohorts and the newest cohort of scholars spent the morning engaged in activities and learning about one another, NCI, and the NIH Bethesda campus.