Bridging the Gap in Cancer Research
Bridging the Gap in Cancer Research
Podcast Description
The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Health Equity Committee joins researchers, industry collaborators, and patient advocates to discuss strategic priorities and practices that foster growth, learning, and change toward a more equitable environment for clinical trial participation.
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The podcast centers on diversity and health disparities in cancer clinical trials, spotlighting specific topics such as the unique challenges Black women face in healthcare, community engagement in clinical trials, and strategies to enhance equitable patient enrollment. Notable episodes include a discussion on the importance of warm handoffs and community resources for Black breast cancer survivors and a detailed conversation about barriers to diversity in clinical trials.
The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Health Equity Committee joins researchers, industry collaborators, and patient advocates to discuss strategic priorities and practices that foster growth, learning, and change toward a more equitable environment for clinical trial participation.
Coral Omene, MD, PhD, of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Dr. Ryan Nguyen, DO, of the University of Illinois Cancer Center join Lisa Hayes, breast cancer survivor and Executive Director of Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities, for a powerful conversation about the realities of facing cancer as a Black woman. Lisa shares how her diagnosis reshaped her life’s purpose and why inclusive, community-driven clinical research is essential. Tune in for an inspiring and eye-opening discussion on survivorship, equity, and patient advocacy.
Featured Guest:
- Lisa Hayes, Executive Director, Pink-4-Ever Ending Disparities; former director of women’s health, Gennesaret Free Clinic; Patient Advocate
Topics Covered:
- Lisa’s 18-year journey as a breast cancer survivor
- The importance of warm handoffs and trusted community resources
- A landmark neuropathy study designed with and for Black women
- Pink-4-Ever’s “Survivorship as a Lifestyle” program
- What early-career researchers can do to build trust in communities
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