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Clinical Trials in Cancer Care

October 29, 2021

Clinical trials are pivotal in developing medical breakthroughs and advancing cancer treatments. Patient volunteers are instrumental in this research process. This behind-the-scenes look offers insight into how clinical trials are conducted and what participation entails, including safety precautions, risks and benefits, and much more.

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Launches IMPACT Research Grants to Help Underserved Patients Access Clinical Trials

May 6, 2021

Weill Cornell Medicine’s BRIDGE Program was awarded an IMPACT (Influential Medicine Providing Access to Clinical Trials) research grant by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society which will help support their efforts to increase enrollment of individuals from underrepresented communities in clinical trials. May 6, 2021 ...

Two Grants Aim to Increase Access to Care and Clinical Trials for Queens and Brooklyn Patients with Blood Cancers

May 6, 2021

Genentech and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society awarded grants to a Weill Cornell Medicine team led by Dr. John Leonard and Dr. Erica Phillips for their novel program, called BRIDGE, aiming to address socioeconomic and racial disparities and increase access to clinical trials for underserved patients with blood cancers living in Brooklyn and Queens. May 6, 2021 ...

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Apr

1:00pm - 4:00pm NYP-BMH Center for Community Health

Art Wellness and Wisdom

Join us as we paint and learn about clinical trials!

Aug

6:00pm - 7:30pm Marcy Libary

Art Wellness and Wisdom

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 giving a speech on a stage

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.

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