Join us for an insightful conversation on the disparities in breast cancer survival rates within the Black community and the urgent need for greater representation of Black scientists in the research field. Our guest, Diva Melvin, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pre Health Advisor in the Biology Department at Tougaloo College, will highlight how systemic inequities in healthcare impact survival outcomes and explore why having diverse voices and perspectives in research is essential for advancing treatment and care.
We will discuss the role of representation in shaping more inclusive, culturally relevant studies and the importance of fostering a pipeline of Black researchers to address the unique challenges faced by Black breast cancer patients. Attendees will better understand how improving representation in the lab can lead to more equitable health outcomes. Whether you’re a patient, advocate, healthcare provider, or ally, this conversation will shed light on the vital connection between diversity in research and better survival rates for the Black community.
