2022 - Dialogue on Disparities
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Drs. Elva Arredondo and Gloria Coronado discuss how a chance introduction led to friendship, mutual admiration, and research collaboration. They offer advice for mentors and young Latinx researchers and describe what drives their commitment to cancer health disparities research and where they see it going.
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The University of Chicago P20 Planning Grant team describes its efforts to reduce breast cancer disparities and increase workforce diversity within its institution.
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The Early Investigator Advancement Program (EIAP) announces its first cohort of scholars. With the support of its Equity Council, in December NCI launched EIAP to facilitate the advancement of scientists from diverse backgrounds to become independent investigators.
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World-renowned geneticist and cancer researcher John D. Carpten, PhD, becomes the first African American to chair the National Cancer Advisory Board.
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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.