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HERO (Health Research and Outcomes) Seminar: Bridging–Genomics and Population Health Across Disparities
Join HERO Speaker Luis Carvajal-Carmona, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Diversity and Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the University of California at Davis (UCD) hosted by Chanita Hughes Halbert, PhD at USC Norris. Specializing in cancer genetics, epidemiology, health disparities, and global health, Dr. Carvajal-Carmona’s contributions to science include the elucidation of the genetic origins of Latino populations, discovering the first common variants increasing the risk of colorectal cancer, and identifying a novel familial form of gastric cancer.
About the HERO Seminar Series:
Join us for an exploration of why some communities face greater challenges in cancer care. This seminar series will highlight transdisciplinary research addressing cancer health disparities and work towards more equitable cancer care for everyone. This seminar series will be of interest to Cancer Center members, with special opportunities for trainees and graduate students.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. Keck School of Medicine of USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.