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May
27
10:00am - 5:00pm
Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center
This half-day symposium aims to:
Raise awareness about clinical trials andemphasize the critical importance ofrepresentation. Educate attendees on how improving clinicalresearch practices can positively transformthe lives of individuals and communitiesworldwide.
The event will feature guest speakers who areexperts in the field, as well as engaging paneldiscussions representing different roles anddepartments. Together, they will share unique perspectives onadvancing representation in clinical trials andensuring access for all!
Topics:
Clinical Research 101 & Navigation
Community Outreach & Engagement
Women in Clinical Trials
Patient Advocate Presentation
Voices in Clinical Trials Panel
And more!
Jun
07
12:00am - 12:00am
Belfer Research Building
This conference advances understanding of biological, genetic, social, and
environmental factors influencing equity in blood cancer treatment outcomes.
Topics include:
• Prognostic and therapeutic impact of germline and somatic variants
• The impact of social determinants of health on outcomes
• Increasing community representation in clinical trials
• Lymphoproliferative disorder burden in Latin America and lower middle income countries
Aug
07
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Marcy Libary
Join the Marcy Library for a summer series of free painting classes with Weill Cornell Medicine. Classes will be led by a trained art instructor and all art supplies will be provided. Participants have the opportunity to learn about clinical trials with Weill Cornell's BRIDGE Program, created to improve the health of historically underserved communities. Open to adults of all ages. Bring your friends and neighbors for a relaxing session of painting at the library!
Past Community Outreach Events
Dr. Nima Ghalehsari of NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital speaks at Myeloma Minute at Maranatha SDA in Brooklyn, NY
Health and Wellness in the Caribbean Community on Talk A D Town Radio (TTR):
Patient Navigator, Kareen Lambert, of NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital is joined by Dr. Nima Ghalehsari (NYP-BMH) and BRIDGE Program Manager, Kellie Jack, to educate the Caribbean community on blood cancers
Blood Cancer Awareness Conversation on Caribbean Power Jam Radio:
Patient Navigator, Kareen Lambert, of New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital is joined by Dr. Adrienne Phillips (Weill Cornell Medicine) and BRIDGE Program Manager, Kellie Jack, to educate the Caribbean-American community on blood cancers and the importance of clinical trials.