Center To Eliminate Cancer Disparities

Researcher and Clinician Education

We want all researchers and clinicians to be aware of the disparities that exist in cancer diagnoses among diverse ethnic groups so that they can incorporate these important factors into their research efforts and clinical practices. We provide lectures, seminars, printed pamphlets and hands on assistance in the development of research objectives.

Bridging Racial Disparities in Cancer Incidence and Outcomes - Webcast: This Webcast contains video and downloadable slides from the symposium, Bridging Racial Disparities in Cancer Incidence and Outcomes, a prIME Oncology educational activity that was held on 30 July 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

SKCC Grand Rounds: “Advances and Controversies in Cancer” presented by LaSalle Leffall, Jr., MD, FACS Immediate Past-Chair of the President's Cancer Council and Professor, Department of Surgery, Howard University.

The W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute was launched in December 2004 by the National Medical Association (NMA) to develop, evaluate, and implement strategies to promote wellness and eliminate health disparities and racism in medicine.