2018 - Dialogue on Disparities
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April Spotlight: National Minority Health Month
Each April, we recognize National Minority Health Month (NMHM) because of its direct relevance to us at the National Cancer Institute’s Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (NCI CRCHD). This year’s NMHM theme, Partnering for Health Equity, brings attention to the need for individuals, institutions, and communities to work together to address social determinants of health, including those related to access to educational, economic, and job opportunities and the quality of education and job training.
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NCI Launches the Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE) Program!
The NCI Intramural Research Program and CRCHD announce the new Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE) program! iCURE supports mentored research experiences within the NCI research community and encourages participation by underrepresented individuals.
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Grantee Spotlight: Luis G. Carvajal-Carmona, PhD
Dr. Carvajal-Carmona is an Associate Professor and CRCHD R21 awardee researching cancer genetics, epidemiology, and cancer health disparities.