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Events and Trainings

NCI Rising Scholars: Cancer Research Seminar Series

The NCI Rising Scholars: Cancer Research Seminar Series is an opportunity to highlight the research and the important contributions made by NCI-supported postdoctoral fellows and early career investigators at NCI laboratories and NCI-funded institutions nationwide. The seminars take place every third Thursday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET. Learn more and register today!


March 16, 2023 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Exploring the Role of Masculine Role Norms, Medical Mistrust, and Normative Support on Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake among African-American Men

Dr. Charles R. RogersK01 Awardee
Medical College of Wisconsin

In this seminar, Dr. Rogers will discuss his research from the following publication: Psychosocial determinants of colorectal Cancer screening uptake among African-American men: understanding the role of masculine role norms, medical mistrust, and normative support.  

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April 20, 2023 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Qualitative analysis of shared decision-making for chemoprevention in the primary care setting: provider-related barriers

Dr. Tarsha JonesK01 Awardee
Florida Atlantic University

In this seminar, Dr. Jones will discuss his research from the following publication: Qualitative analysis of shared decision-making for chemoprevention in the primary care setting: provider-related barriers

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May 18, 2023 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Utilizing Multiple Strategies to Advance Equitable Implementation of Lung Cancer Screening: Implications of Varying Eligibility Criteria by Race and Ethnicity

Dr. Randi WilliamsK99/R00 Awardee
Georgetown University

In this seminar, Dr. Williams will discuss his research from the following publication: Lung cancer screening use and implications of varying eligibility criteria by race and ethnicity: 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data

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