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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Content Themes
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.
Hosts:
Coral Omene, MD, PhD (Rutgers Cancer Institute)
Ryan Nguyen, DO (University of Illinois Cancer Center)
Featured Guest:
Former U.S. Surgeon General (2017–2021); Executive Director of Health Equity Initiatives, Purdue University; Former Indiana State Health Commissioner
Episode Summary:
Dr. Jerome Adams joins Dr. Coral Omene and Dr. Ryan Nguyen for an in-depth discussion on health equity, leadership, and lessons learned from serving as the nation’s 20th U.S. Surgeon General during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Adams reflects on his journey practicing medicine, advancing health equity initiatives, and his experience as the United States Surgeon General.
Together, they explore how clinicians, researchers, and community partners can work together to reduce disparities in health outcomes.
Topics Covered:
- What inspired Dr. Adams’ path to medicine and public health
- Lessons learned as Indiana State Health Commissioner and U.S. Surgeon General
- Defining “health equity” across clinical, governmental, and academic roles
- Purdue’s Health Equity Initiatives and the HEAL Center’s community impact
- Communicating science and building public trust during crises
- How collaborations like the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium can address disparities nationwide
Resources Mentioned:
- Center for Community Health Empowerment and Learning (HEAL)
- Purdue University Health Empowerment Initiatives
- Surviving COVID: A Comprehensive Guide to Keeping Your Family, Your Community, and Yourself Safe – by Dr. Jerome Adams
- Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids
- Big Ten CRC Health Equity Resources
- Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium
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