Past Cancer Disparities Symposia

11th Annual Cancer Disparities Research Symposium


Focused on Equity in Clinical Trials Participation

In Recognition of National Minority Cancer Awareness

May 10th, 2024  |  9:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Virtual - Zoom link provided upon registration

Keynote Speaker

  • Robert Winn, MD
    ROBERT WINN, MD

    Director & Lipman Chair in Oncology, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

Detailed Agenda

9:00 am: Event starts

9:10 am:  Keynote Speaker – Robert Winn, MD Director & Lipman Chair in Oncology, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center 

10:15 am: Patient Advocacy Panel Discussion and Q&A

11:00 am: Panel 2 Discussion and Q&A

  • Ivy Tillman, EdD, CCRC, CIP, Executive Director of PRIM&R
  • Andrew Hantel, MD, Faculty in the Division of Population Sciences, DFCI
  • Glenn Hanna, MD, Director, Center for Cancer Therapeutic Innovation (Early Drug Development Program)

12:00 pm: Closing Remarks

10th Annual Cancer Disparities Research Symposium


Environmental Justice with a Cancer Lens

In Recognition of National Minority Cancer Awareness

April 26th, 2023  |  9:00am - 11:30am

Location: Virtual - Zoom link provided upon registration

Keynote Speakers

  • Judy Ou, PhD
    JUDY OU, PHD

    Epidemiologist at Social & Scientific Systems, Inc., DLH holdings company

  • Diana Hernandez, PhD
    DIANA HERNANDEZ, PHD

    Associate Professor of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health

Detailed Agenda

9:00 am : Event starts

9:15 am: Speaker - Judy Ou, PhD, Epidemiologist at Social & Scientific Systems, Inc., DLH holdings company 

9:45 am: Speaker - Diana Hernandez, PhD, Associate Professor of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health

10:15am: Panel Discussion and Q&A

  • Grace Muwina, Community Activist and Chair of Board of Directors at Green Roots, Inc.
  • Julia Brody, PhD, Executive Director and Senior Scientist at Silent Spring Institute 
  • Mark Nascerella, PhD, Toxicologist at Massachusetts Department of Public Health
  • Margot Brown, MD, the Vice President of Justice and Equity at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).

11:30 am: Closing Remarks

In Partnership with:

  • Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, Center for Cancer Equity and Engagement
  • Harvard Medical School, The Office of Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership
  • UMass Boston and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, U54 Partnership
  • Baystate Health, Public Health and Community Relations
  • Harvard Catalyst, Community Engagement Program
  • American Cancer Society, Inc. Northeast Region