CRCHD Dialogue on Disparities

Dr. John Carpten Becomes the First African American to Chair the National Cancer Advisory Board

By CRCHD Staff
February 28, 2022

World-renowned geneticist and cancer researcher John D. Carpten, PhD, becomes the first African American to chair the National Cancer Advisory Board.

Black History Month Spotlight: NON Community Health Educator Armenta Washington Makes a Difference in the Time of Greatest Need

By CRCHD Staff
February 24, 2022

National Outreach Network Community Health Educator Armenta Washington on her unexpected connection to an historical icon, her Black history Shero, and making a difference in the time of greatest need.

NIH Announces Final FIRST Cohort Funding Opportunity

February 18, 2022

NIH announces final FIRST cohort funding opportunity. Applications will be accepted until July 12, 2022.

Black History Month Spotlight: CURE Scholar Dr. John H. Stewart on Black Heroes of History and Today, His Role Models, and Becoming a Cancer Center Director in His Home State

By CRCHD Staff
February 14, 2022

CURE K08 Scholar John H. Stewart, IV, MD, MBA, FACS, discusses his research, what Black History Month means to him, and the honor of becoming a Cancer Center Director in his home state.

Associate Deputy Director for Integration Dr. Mary Ann Van Duyn Retires from NCI

January 24, 2022

Mary Ann Van Duyn, PhD, MPH, RD, LD, retires from the National Cancer Institute after more than two decades of exceptional leadership and service. Dr. Van Duyn expertly led the integration of the Center’s flagship initiatives, deftly directed communication and dissemination, and propelled the training navigation initiative forward. Dr. Van Duyn's contributions have been pivotal to the growth and evolution of CRCHD-supported disparities research, diversity training, and community- and network-based programs.