2023 - Dialogue on Disparities
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Dr. Susana Ramírez on Using Communication Strategies to Improve Diet, Help Prevent Breast Cancer Among LatinasA. Susana Ramírez, Ph.D., M.P.H., is Associate Professor of Public Health Communication at the University of California, Merced. In this conversation with the NCI Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), Dr. Ramírez discusses how a Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) K01 grant from CRCHD supported her work, how communication influences public health, and how she got her start in cancer disparities research.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the NCI Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities shares resources, events, and publications of interest.
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Dr. Grace Ma Strives to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities Through CRCHD-Supported PartnershipAsian American populations are underserved in health care and are disproportionately affected by diseases such as chronic hepatitis B, which dramatically increases the risk for hepatocellular carcinoma, according to CRCHD grantee Grace X. Ma, Ph.D. The Center for Asian Health (CAH) at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine — led by Dr. Ma — works to reduce disparities among Asian Americans through research; community outreach and engagement; and education, training, and mentorship.
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iCURE Celebrates Transition of Largest Group of Scholars During Year-End EventOn June 8, 2023 the Intramural Continuing Umbrella Research Experience (iCURE) held its annual Year-End Gathering (YEG) at the NCI Shady Grove campus. The iCURE Team acknowledged the transition of the program’s largest group of scholars since the program launched in 2018 — more than 20 scholars are moving on to new career trainings and job opportunities.
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EIAP Announces Successes from First Two CohortsThe Early Investigator Advancement Program announces Cohort I and II Scholars who have attained an R01 or equivalent award.