The Intersection of Racism, Poverty and Biology in Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
March 3-4, 2022 | VIRTUAL
Save March 3-4, 2022 for the 6th Annual Cancer Disparities Symposium: "The Intersection of Racism, Poverty and Biology in Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment," presented by the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement.
This multi-disciplinary event will appeal to researchers, clinicians, health professionals, community outreach groups, community-based organizations, patient advocates and trainees. Keynote presentations will be delivered by renowned disparities researchers and community leaders, and a poster session highlighting academic research and community programs will provide a showcase of the depth and breadth of work happening in this field. Plus, there will be a discussion of "Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do," a book by Jennifer L. Eberhardt.
Keynote Speaker
Lori Pierce, MD, FASTRO, FASCO
Professor, Radiation Oncology
Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs
University of Michigan
Director and Lipman Chair in Oncology, VCU Massey Cancer Center
Senior Associate Dean for Cancer Innovation and Professor of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, VCU School of Medicine
Call for Abstracts
The planning committee invites multidisciplinary researchers, community agencies and organizations to submit abstracts for presentation during the symposium. Abstracts will be divided into two tracks: Scientific Research and Community Programs and Services. Meritorious abstracts will be selected for oral presentations.
Networking and more
Attendees will also have access to Whova, our official web-based conference app, to view the agenda, ask questions during panel discussions, easily network and connect behind the scenes, and more. Registered attendees will be sent email invitations and instructions to access the Whova app at least a week before the symposium. Attendees registered after February 25 will receive Whova access information the business day following their registration, or within an hour of registration day-of event.