Dr. Marcia Cruz-Correa Becomes the First Latinx Researcher to Serve as AACR Annual Meeting Program Chair
Two-time CURE scholar Dr. Marcia Cruz-Correa became the first Latinx researcher to serve as AACR Annual Meeting Program Chair.
Two-time CURE scholar Dr. Marcia Cruz-Correa became the first Latinx researcher to serve as AACR Annual Meeting Program Chair.
Are you a social or behavioral scientist? CRCHD is recruiting Program Directors for its Diversity Training and Integrated Networks Branches. Notify the Branch Chief and apply by July 6.
National Outreach Network Community Health Educators reflect on on joining The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Education & Services Team Meeting for a presentation and group discussions on outreach to underserved communities.
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.
The University of Chicago P20 Planning Grant team describes its efforts to reduce breast cancer disparities and increase workforce diversity within its institution.
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.
World-renowned geneticist and cancer researcher John D. Carpten, PhD, becomes the first African American to chair the National Cancer Advisory Board.
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.
CURE K08 Scholar John H. Stewart, IV, MD, MBA, FACS, discusses his research, what Black History Month means to him, and the honor of becoming a Cancer Center Director in his home state.
Mary Ann Van Duyn, PhD, MPH, RD, LD, retires from the National Cancer Institute after more than two decades of exceptional leadership and service. Dr. Van Duyn expertly led the integration of the Center’s flagship initiatives, deftly directed communication and dissemination, and propelled the training navigation initiative forward. Dr. Van Duyn’s contributions have been pivotal […]