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# STEMMCHEQ

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## Posts

- [Michigan Tech Alumnus Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr. Returns to Discuss Entrepreneurship](https://scheq.org/michigan-tech-alumnus-dr-eugene-manley-jr-returns-to-discuss-entrepreneurship) - Mechanical engineering alumnus shares his journey from engineer to scientist, nonprofit founder, and entrepreneur March 13, 2026, 16:32 PM EDTNEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr., PhD, founder of the SCHEQ (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity) Foundation and Innovation for Impact Consulting, will return to Michigan Technological University on March 17, 2026, to
- [App Fatigue Is Becoming a Barrier to Care](https://scheq.org/app-fatigue-is-becoming-a-barrier-to-care) - Every system now wants you to download an app.✅ Your doctor’s office.✅ Your hospital.✅ Your pharmacy.✅ Your insurance company.✅ Your lab.✅ Your phone provider.✅ Your airline.Each one promises convenience.But the reality often looks like this: 🎯Multiple logins.🎯 Multiple passwords. (8, 10, 12 or 14 characters, use ! in one, can't use it in another, must
- [Dr. Eugene Manley Jr. Featured on Observeday Podcast](https://scheq.org/dr-eugene-manley-jr-featured-on-observeday-podcast) - SCHEQ Foundation Founder & CEO Dr. Eugene Manley Jr. was recently featured on Observeday Podcast Episode 144, “Why the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Matters Today.” In this thoughtful and timely conversation, Dr. Manley discusses how racial discrimination continues to shape healthcare experiences in ways that are not always obvious, but are
- [SCHEQ Featured on Conquerors Crew Podcast: Cancer Health Equity & Patient Advocacy](https://scheq.org/scheq-featured-on-conquerors-crew-podcast-cancer-health-equity-patient-advocacy) - SCHEQ Founder & CEO Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., PhD was featured on The Conquerors Crew podcast hosted by Trent Brock. The episode, titled “Dr. Eugene Manley – Cancer Health Equity & Patient Advocacy,” explores what cancer health equity truly means when patients and families are navigating real-world medical systems. In a candid and wide-ranging discussion,
- [Dr. Eugene Manley Featured on Conversations with Iris Podcast — "AI, Cancer & Health Equity: Making Technology Work for the Patients Left Behind"](https://scheq.org/dr-eugene-manley-featured-on-conversations-with-iris-podcast-ai-cancer-health-equity-making-technology-work-for-the-patients-left-behind) - Dr. Eugene Manley, Founder and CEO of the SCHEQ Foundation, joined host Iris Hardrick for Episode 82 of Conversations with Iris podcast titled: "AI, Cancer & Health Equity: Making Technology Work for the Patients Left Behind." In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Dr. Manley discusses how artificial intelligence is already shaping cancer care -
- [Building Access Where None Existed](https://scheq.org/building-access-where-none-existed) - Explore how Dr. Daniel Hale Williams and Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward built hospitals and healthcare institutions that expanded access and opportunity.
- [Expanding the System, Not Just the Title](https://scheq.org/expanding-the-system-not-just-the-title) - From medical licensing and pharmacology leadership to pioneering patient navigation, these leaders strengthened healthcare systems to make equity measurable and operational.
- [Redefining Surgical Leadership](https://scheq.org/redefining-surgical-leadership) - Learn how Dr. Myra Adele Logan and Dr. Helen Octavia Dickens advanced surgery, prevention, and academic leadership while expanding opportunity in medicine.
- [Medical AI, Bias, and the Cost of Being Black in Healthcare: People Fuss Podcast Appearance](https://scheq.org/medical-ai-bias-and-the-cost-of-being-black-in-healthcare-people-fuss-podcast-appearance) - SCHEQ Founder & CEO Dr. Eugene Manley Jr. recently joined Carrie Prince and Doug Daniels on the People Fuss podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on medical AI, bias, dignity, and trust. The episode, “Medical AI, Bias, and the Cost of Being Black in Healthcare,” focused on what happens when innovation moves faster than accountability and
- [SCHEQ Foundation Featured on the Empowered Patient Podcast](https://scheq.org/scheq-foundation-featured-on-the-empowered-patient-podcast) - The STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation was recently featured on the Empowered Patient Podcast, hosted by Karen Jagoda, in an episode focused on addressing health disparities through workforce diversity and improved access to clinical trials. In this conversation, SCHEQ Founder & CEO Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr. discussed how inequities in cancer care often
- [SCHEQ Featured on Voices That Propel Us Podcast: From STEMM Access to Health Equity](https://scheq.org/scheq-featured-on-voices-that-propel-us-podcast-from-stemm-access-to-health-equity) - The SCHEQ Foundation is featured on Danise Sugita’s podcast, Voices That Propel Us: Stories of Justice, Action, and Community, in episode 40 titled “From STEMM Access to Health Equity with Dr. Eugene Manley Jr.” In this conversation, SCHEQ Founder & CEO Dr. Eugene Manley Jr. discusses what health equity looks like beyond buzzwords — and
- [SCHEQ Founder Featured on The Jali Podcast: Equity Beyond Intentions](https://scheq.org/scheq-founder-featured-on-the-jali-podcast-equity-beyond-intentions) - Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., PhD, Founder and CEO of the SCHEQ Foundation, was recently featured on The Jali Podcast in Episode 181, Equity Beyond Intentions: Turning Research, Community, and Accountability into Impact. In this conversation, Dr. Manley joins host Melyssa Barrett to examine what equity looks like when it moves beyond intention and rhetoric and
- [Our Non-Antique Road Show](https://scheq.org/our-non-antique-road-show) - Where will we be in the latter half of the year? View / Download PDF
- [SCHEQ Featured on Life & In Between Podcast: “When the System Doesn’t See You”](https://scheq.org/scheq-featured-on-life-in-between-podcast-when-the-system-doesnt-see-you) - SCHEQ Foundation was recently featured on the Life & In-Between Podcast in an episode titled “When the System Doesn’t See You.” Hosts Diana and Patrick sat down with Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., PhD, Founder & CEO of SCHEQ, for a candid conversation about what happens when patients feel dismissed by the healthcare system. In this
- [STEMM & Cancer Health Equity Founder was on the HEAL Podcast with Lily Patrascu](https://scheq.org/stemm-cancer-health-equity-founder-was-on-the-heal-podcast-with-lily-patrascu) - Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., PhD - cancer scientist, nonprofit founder, and CEO of the SCHEQ Foundation—was recently featured on Lily Patrascu’s HEAL Podcast in an episode titled "Treatmnts to HEAL Cancer". This episode focused on modern cancer treatments, lung cancer breakthroughs, prevention, and the future of personalized care. In the conversation, Dr. Manley reflected on
- [SCHEQ Founder was recently on The Elisha Show podcast - Health Equity in Action](https://scheq.org/scheq-founder-was-recently-on-the-elisha-show-podcast-health-equity-in-action) - STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation Founder & CEO, Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., PhD, recently joined Amb. Elisha on The Elisha Show for a powerful conversation on The Elisha Show podcast examining what really happens inside the healthcare system when patient voices are dismissed, including those of clinicians, scientists, and experts themselves. He discussed
- [Medical Transportation and Medicaid: What Patients Need to Know About MAS](https://scheq.org/medical-transportation-and-medicaid-what-patients-need-to-know-about-mas) - Healthcare is more than doctors, tests, procedures, and prescriptions. It is also about getting to care. For many people with Medicaid, Medical Answering Service, or MAS, is the way that happens. Yet most patients never hear about MAS until they absolutely need it. My goal with this post is to explain what MAS is, how
- [Who Can Afford Experience?](https://scheq.org/who-can-afford-experience) - I used to routinely avoid group dinners in graduate school. Not because I didn’t want to be there, but because I already knew I had not brought enough money to comfortably cover my part of a shared tab. When everyone else ordered freely, I was doing math in my head. Eventually, it was easier to
- [Dr. Eugene Manley Jr. featured on Book 101 Review Podcast](https://scheq.org/dr-eugene-manley-jr-featured-on-book-101-review-podcast) - SCHEQ Founder and CEO, Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr., recently joined Daniel Lucas on the Book 101 Review Podcast for a conversation on "AI, Cancer, and Health Equity, and Making Technology Work for the Patients Left Behind."Book 101 Review is Daniel’s long running podcast where he shares and discusses books he has read over the last
- [SCHEQ in the News: Dr. Eugene Manley Jr. featured on Inspired Nonprofit Leadership](https://scheq.org/scheq-in-the-news-dr-eugene-manley-jr-featured-on-inspired-nonprofit-leadership) - Health equity does not happen by accident. It takes focus, intention, and listening. The SCHEQ (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity) Foundation is proud to share that our Founder and CEO, Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., PhD, joined host Sarah Olivieri on the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership podcast to discuss cancer equity, lived experience, and what it truly
- [Dr. Eugene Manley Jr. Featured on the BioCircuit Podcast with Varyas Pila](https://scheq.org/dr-eugene-manley-jr-featured-on-the-biocircuit-podcast-with-varyas-pila) - Dr. Eugene Manley Jr., Founder and CEO of the SCHEQ Foundation (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity), was recently interviewed on the BioCircuit Podcast hosted by Varyas Pila. The BioCircuit is a light-hearted science show where complex bioengineering and medical concepts get broken down in a fun, simple way. In the conversation, Dr. Manley discussed SCHEQ’s
- [AI, Trust, and Bias in Cancer Care: The Future We Build Depends on Who We Listen To](https://scheq.org/ai-trust-and-bias-in-cancer-care-the-future-we-build-depends-on-who-we-listen-to) - AI is becoming embedded in cancer care - imaging, pathology, risk prediction, clinical trial matching, patient triage, and even how we communicate complex information. As we are about to kickoff a series on AI an the Black Communitiy, let me say this upfront: I’m not anti-AI. I’m anti-inequitable AI. Because if we’re not careful, AI
- [Skin Cancer](https://scheq.org/skin-cancer) - Learn about skin cancer in this infographic from SCHEQ, including information on types, causes, prevention methods, risk factors, when to see a doctor, sources.
- [Blinded Studies](https://scheq.org/blinded-studies) - SCHEQ infographic poster illustrating key concepts and advantages of conducting blind studies in scientific research.
- [Endometrial Cancer](https://scheq.org/endometrial-cancer)
- [Idelisa Bonnelly, MS](https://scheq.org/idelisa-bonnelly-ms) - Idelisa Bonnelly (September 10, 1931 - July 3, 2025) was born Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. She went on to be known as the Mother of Marine Biology in the Caribbean. Bonnelly turned her love of the ocean into a career in Marine Biology, which she started in the US since the Dominican Republic
- [Pancreatic Cancer](https://scheq.org/pancreatic-cancer) - This infographic from the SCHEQ Foundation provides an overview of pancreatic cancer, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, and treatment options. It highlights the seriousness of the disease (with only a 13% five-year survival rate) and offers prevention tips focused on healthy lifestyle choices. The infographic also lists reputable resources for further information and support.
- [Pancreatic Cancer in Elderly Population](https://scheq.org/pancreatic-cancer-in-elderly-population) - Discover how pancreatic cancer affects the elderly population and why older adults are less likely to seek treatment. This infographic by SCHEQ explores key risk factors, healthcare inequities, and the urgent need to improve support and health literacy for seniors facing pancreatic cancer.
- [Josefa Toledo de Aguerri, MD](https://scheq.org/josefa-toledo-de-aguerri-md) - Dr. Josefa Emilia Toledo Murillo or Josefa Toledo de Aguerri (April 21, 1866 - April 27, 1962) was born in Juigalpa, Nicaugura. She became one of Nicaragua’s most consequential educators and feminist organizers. After earning a scholarship to the secular Colegio de Señoritas in Granada, she graduated with honors and, by her early twenties, was
- [Miguel Ramírez Goyena](https://scheq.org/miguel-ramirez-goyena) - Miguel Ramírez Goyena (December 5, 1857 - June 23, 1927) was born 1857 in León, Nicaragua. Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, he made significant contributions to the classification of Nicaragua's flora. Taken in by a wealthy family after his parents passed away at a young age, Miguel graduated from the College of Granada (1879).
- [Eladio Dieste](https://scheq.org/eladio-dieste) - Eladio Dieste (December 1, 1917 - July 29, 2000) was born in Artigas Department, Uruguay. He was an engineer that not only helped design many incredible buildings for Uruguay but also relied on local materals and he revolutionized the use of bricks and ceramics in building design. He received his Engineering Degree in 1943 from the
- [Luis Walter Alvarez, PhD](https://scheq.org/luis-walter-alvarez-phd) - Luis Walter Alvarez (June 13, 1911 - September 1, 1988) was a physicist, inventor and professor born in San Francisco. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1968 for his discovery of a particle’s resonance states. He completed his entire education at the University of Chicago, earning his BS (1932), MS (1934), and
- [Martin Cárdenas Hermosa, PhD](https://scheq.org/martin-cardenas-hermosa-phd) - Martín Cárdenas Hermosa (November 12, 1899 - February 14, 1973) was born in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Martín Cárdenas Hermosa went on to be the most important Botanist in the history of Bolivia and he received the Mary Soper Pope [Medal] Memorial Award in botany. He received his BS (1918) in Biological Sciences from the Instituto Normal
- [Juan Taveras, MD](https://scheq.org/juan-taveras-md) - Juan Manuel Taveras Rodrígues (September 27, 1919 - March 28, 2002) was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He would become known as the father of neuroradiology as he revolutionized the practice through developing new techniques, equipment, and new training methods. He received an MD (1943) from both the University of Santo Domingo and (1949)
- [Santiago Ramón y Cajal, MD](https://scheq.org/santiago-ramon-y-cajal-md) - Dr. Santiago Ramón y Cajal (May 1 1852 - October 17, 1934) was born in Petilla de Aragón, Spain. He spent most of his childhood causing trouble, leading to frequently changing schools and even an arrest at the age of 11. His greatest love was art and medicine, as his father would take him to
- [Sir Salvador Enrique Moncada Seidner](https://scheq.org/sir-salvador-enrique-moncada-seidner) - Dr. Salvador Enrique Moncada Seidner was born December 3, 1944 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and was instrumental in understanding the function and metabolism of nitric oxide, as well as its connection to vascular and inflammatory biology. He obtained his MD (1970) University of El Salvador and his PhD (1974) in Pharmacology from the University of London.
- [Andrés Barbero, MD](https://scheq.org/andres-barbero-md) - Dr. Andres Barbero (July 28, 1877 - February 14, 1951) was born in 1877 in Asunción, Paraguay. He became one of the first Paraguayan citizens to earn a medical degree and dedicated himself to many philanthropic ventures across Paraguay. Born into a very wealthy family, he completed Pharmacy in 1898 and Medicine in 1903 at
- [José Carlos Millás](https://scheq.org/jose-carlos-millas) - José Carlos Millás (January 22, 1889 - November 28, 1965) was a Cuban meteorologist that was called one of the “fathers of tropical meteorology”. Born in Havana, he obtained a BS in Civil Engineering and Architecture at the University of Havana and pursued postgraduate work at the University of Chicago in Celestial Mechanics. However, the
- [Pablo DT Valenzuela, PhD](https://scheq.org/pablo-dt-valenzuela-phd) - Dr. Pablo Valenzuela was born in 1941, Santiago, Chile, and has made significant impact in blood saftety and disease treatment. He obtained his BS (1967) in Biochemistry from the University of Chile, PhD (1970) in Chemistry at Northwestern University, Postdoctoral training at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), and was a Professor in Biochemistry
- [Dr. Mireya Correa](https://scheq.org/dr-mireya-correa) - Dr. Mireya Correa (February 6, 1940 - November 22, 2022) was born in 1940 Panama. She obtained a Licenciada or BS (1963) in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Panama and her MS (1967) in Botany from Duke University. She was given an Honorary Doctorate (2012) from the University of Panama. After her MS,
- [Roberto Caldeyro-Barcia, MD](https://scheq.org/roberto-caldeyro-barcia-md) - Dr. Roberto Caldeyro-Barcia (September 26, 1921 - November 2, 1996) was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. Dr. Caldeyro-Barcia was the father of Perinatology and was nominated for the Nobel Prize. He obtained his MD (1947) from the University of the Republic in Uruguay specializing in obstetrical physiology. He and his professor developed the Montevideo Units, which
- [Julio Garavito Armero](https://scheq.org/julio-garavito-armero) - Julio Garavito Armero (January 5, 1865 - March 11, 1920) was born in Bogotá, Colombia. He was a prodigy that studied mathematics and lunar interactions on oceanic and weather fluctuations. Born amidst two major civil wars, the latter of which ended in 1877, Colombia introduced public education, allowing Julio to attend high school until 1884.
- [Cesar Ricardo Bressani Castignoli, PhD](https://scheq.org/cesar-ricardo-bressani-castignoli-phd) - Cesar Ricardo Bressani Castignoli, PhD (September 28, 1926 - January 30, 2015) was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala and his parents were immigrant Italians. He received his BS (1948) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton, his MS (1951) in Biochemistry from Iowa State University, and his PhD (1956) in Biochemistry focusing on Food
- [Antonia Coello Novello, MPH, MD](https://scheq.org/antonia-coello-novello-mph-md) - Dr. Antonia Coello Novello was born on August 23, 1944 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. She became the first woman and first Hispanic to serve as the US Surgeon General. After spending the first 18 years of her life continuously hospitalized due to congenital megacolon, before she was allowed to obtain corrective surgery, she dedicated her
- [NewYorkBIO Innovation Summit](https://scheq.org/newyorkbio-innovation-summit) - September 30, 2025 Start: 8:30 AM (EDT) End: 6:00 PM (EDT) Event: NewYorkBIO Innovation Summit 2025. Venue: Cure at 345 Park Ave S., New York, NY 10010 SCHEQ will be attending the 2025 NewYorkBio Innovation Summit at the Cure in NYC. This event brings together biotech and life science leaders together for a full-day event that will
- [Evangelina Villegas, PhD](https://scheq.org/evangeline-villegas-phd) - Dr. Evengelina Villegas (October 24, 1924 - April 24, 2017) was an agricultural scientist born in 1924 in Mexico City, Mexico. She received her BA in Chemistry and Biology from the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) of Mexico. Between her BA and MS, she worked as a chemist for Mexico’s National Institute of Nutrition and the
- [SCHEQ Founder Interviewed on Leadership Sound Bites Podcast](https://scheq.org/scheq-founder-interviewed-on-leadership-sound-bites-podcast) - SCHEQ Founder and CEO, Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr., was interviewed on Episode 198 of the Leadership Sound Bites Podcast by Better Possibilities, LLC. Michele Smith hosted this podcast and this episode was titled "Cut the Noise: Leading When You Don't Fit the Mold". There was a wide ranging discussion about leadership and authenticity when navigating
- [Black Doctor No Smoke, Just Facts Program](https://scheq.org/black-doctor-no-smoke-just-facts-program) - SCHEQ Founder and CEO, Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr., will be speaking at the BlackDoctor event on September 23, 2023 at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) called No Smoke, Just Facts This event will be held at the Calvin Symre Education Conference Center. This program is designed to discuss the impact of smoking and vaping on
- [Endometrial Cancer in Black Women](https://scheq.org/endometrial-cancer-in-black-women) - This infographic from the SCHEQ Foundation explores endometrial cancer in Black women, highlighting causes, health disparities, and risk factors. It explains how racial inequities in healthcare, lower access to treatments, and genetic susceptibility contribute to poorer outcomes. The resource emphasizes the higher mortality risk from delayed diagnoses and provides helpful links for support and advocacy.
- [Cervical Cancer in Women of Low and Middle Income Countries](https://scheq.org/cervical-cancer-in-women-of-low-and-middle-income-countries) - This infographic from the SCHEQ Foundation highlights the global health equity challenge of cervical cancer in women from low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). It explains why cervical cancer disproportionately affects these regions, outlines the magnitude of the problem, and emphasizes the role of healthcare system failures. The infographic also presents actionable solutions such as increased
- [Cervical Cancer](https://scheq.org/cervical-cancer) - This infographic from the SCHEQ Foundation explains cervical cancer, its causes, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention strategies. It highlights the role of HPV in cervical cancer, signs to watch for like abnormal bleeding or pain, and steps individuals can take such as vaccination and screenings. The resource also lists helpful organizations for further support and information.
- [Rebeca Gerschman, PhD](https://scheq.org/rebeca-gerschman-phd) - Dr. Rebeca Gerschman (June 19, 1903 - April 4, 1986). Born in 1903, in Carlos Casares, Argentina Dr. Rebeca Gerschman became the first to suggest that the toxicity of oxygen-free radicals led to cell aging and death. After completing her undergraduate studies in Pharmacy and Biochemistry, she continued at the University of Buenos Aires and
- [Andrés Manuel Del Río](https://scheq.org/andres-manuel-del-rio) - Andrés Manuel del Rio y Fernández (November 10, 1764 - March 23, 1849) was born in Madrid. He was the original person to discover the element Vanadium. After receiving his BS (1780) from the University of Alcalá de Hernares through his studies in analytical chemistry and metallurgy, he received a scholarship to study at Spain’s
- [Bernardo Alberto Houssay, MD](https://scheq.org/bernardo-alberto-houssay-md) - Bernardo Alberto Houssay (April 10, 1887 - September 21, 1971). Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dr. Houssay was a physiologist who would go on to be the first Latin American Nobel Laureate for his work on understanding the pituitary gland and its connection to regulating glucose. As one of eight children of French immigrants, Bernardo
- [Sara Borrell Ruiz, PhD](https://scheq.org/sara-borrell-ruiz-phd) - Dr. Sara Borrell Ruiz (1917 - 1999). Born 1917 in Madrid, Spain, Dr. Sara Borrell Ruiz made significant contributions to the field of oncology, endocrinology, and biochemistry by establishing the connection between hormones and tumor growth. After being denied acceptance in the University of Madrid for Agricultural Engineering, like her brother, she was encouraged to
- [Alejandro Posadas, MD](https://scheq.org/alejandro-posadas-md) - Born in 1870 in Saladillo, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, Dr. Alejandro Posadas would pioneer thoracic surgery in Argentina while performing the first ever filmed operation. He would attend the Jesuit’s College of El Salvador before continuing to the University of Buenos Aires to study medicine (1894). His thesis was titled “Toracoplastia temporaria y parcial” or
- [David Joaquín Guzmán, MD](https://scheq.org/david-joaquin-guzman-md) - David Joaquín Guzmán (August 15, 1843 - January 20, 1927). Born in 1843 in San Miguel, San Salvador, El Salvador, to the future president of El Salvador. After the war with Guatemala, Dr. Guzmán would go on to focus on public education and vaccination while undergoing multiple geological and archeological studies of El Salvador. He
- [Eugenia Maria del Pino Veintimilla, PhD](https://scheq.org/eugenia-maria-del-pino-veintimilla-phd) - Dr. Eugeneia Maria del Pino was born on April 19, 1945 in Quito, Ecuador. She received a Licentiate Degree (1967) from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador (PUCE), a MSc (1969) from Vassar College, and PhD (1972) in Biology from Emory University. After her PhD she accepted a professorship back at PUCE to establish the field
- [Jacinto Convit García, MD, DS](https://scheq.org/jacinto-convit-garcia-md-ds) - Jacinto Convit Garcia (September 11, 1913 - May 12, 2014). Born in 1913 in Caracas, Venezuela, Dr. Jacinto Convit Garcia was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize (1988) in Medicine for his contributions towards the development of a cure for leprosy. Jacinto Convit received his Doctorate in Medical Sciences from the Central University of Venezuela
- [Pedro Eleodoro Paulet Mostajo, PhD](https://scheq.org/pedro-eleodoro-paulet-mostajo-phd) - Pedro Paulet Mostajo (July 2, 1874 - January 30, 1945). Born 1874 in Tiabaya, Arequipa, Peru, under very humble beginnings, Dr. Pedro Paulet would go on to found Peru’s aviation division while being the first to propose a liquid-propelled rocket. After being inspired by the French novel From the Earth to the Moon, Paulet graduated
- [SCHEQ Awarded Best STEM Diversity & Cancer Health Equity NPO 2025](https://scheq.org/scheq-awarded-best-stem-diversity-cancer-health-equity-npo-2025) - Operating out of New York City, the STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation is a black-led nonprofit organisation focusing on addressing the structural and systematic issues impacting the entry of underrepresented groups into the field – as well as regarding the disproportionate health outcomes for those same marginalised groups navigating cancer. We caught up
- [3rd Annual Lung Cancer Interventions Summit](https://scheq.org/3rd-annual-lung-cancer-interventions-summit) - October 24-25, 2025 Event: 3rd Annual Lung Cancer Interventions Summit Location: Chicago, IL SCHEQ CEO, Eugene Manley, Jr., Ph.D., will convene industry experts, partners, and researchers to discuss the latest in providing equitable access and interventions for patients dealing with lung cancer. Learning Objectives Continuing our efforts to present solutions that reduce inequities in lung cancer, this
- [Antibiotics](https://scheq.org/antibiotics) - This infographic explains how antibiotics work, when they’re effective, and why antibiotic resistance is a growing public health concern. It covers proper use, common misconceptions, and the difference between bacterial and viral infections. Ideal for educating patients and the public on safe antibiotic practices.
- [Vaccines](https://scheq.org/vaccines) - This infographic explains how vaccines work and why they are essential for disease prevention and public health. It covers the immune response, vaccine types, and the importance of herd immunity. It helps patients and the public understand vaccine safety, effectiveness, and impact.
- [Providers](https://scheq.org/providers) - This infographic outlines what healthcare providers do and how they support patient care. It explains the roles of doctors, nurses, specialists, and allied health professionals. Key topics include communication, coordination, and provider responsibilities across care settings. Designed to help patients understand the provider side of healthcare delivery.
- [Biomarkers](https://scheq.org/biomarkers) - This infographic explains biomarkers and their role in disease diagnosis and treatment. It covers types of biomarkers, how they guide personalized medicine, and their importance in monitoring health. Designed to simplify complex medical concepts for patients and healthcare professionals alike.
- [The FDA](https://scheq.org/the-fda) - This infographic explains the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) key functions and regulatory roles. It covers FDA responsibilities in food safety, drug approvals, medical device oversight, and public health protection. Visual elements illustrate the agency’s impact on consumer safety and healthcare. Ideal for understanding FDA structure, processes, and regulatory authority.
- [Understanding Heart Sarcomas](https://scheq.org/understanding-heart-sarcomas) - This infographic from the SCHEQ Foundation provides a clear overview of heart sarcomas, which are rare, malignant tumors that develop in the heart. It outlines symptoms, risk factors, health disparities, and emphasizes early detection and healthy lifestyle choices. The visual uses clean, color-coded sections with blue, green, and white tones to organize information for easy reading.
- [Treatment and Support for Heart Sarcomas](https://scheq.org/treatment-and-support-for-heart-sarcomas) - This infographic from the SCHEQ Foundation outlines treatment and support for heart sarcomas, a rare form of heart cancer. It covers medical treatment options, managing side effects, support resources, and highlights healthcare disparities that affect access and outcomes. The design features soft greens, purples, and whites for a calm and informative layout.
- [Medicare](https://scheq.org/medicare) - This SCHEQ infographic offers a clear, supportive overview of Medicare, the federal health insurance program for individuals aged 65+ and those with certain disabilities. It breaks down Medicare Parts A through D, covering eligibility, benefits, and costs. Designed to promote health equity, the resource also includes helpful guidance and tools for navigating coverage options.
- [When the System Fails: Medical Racism and My Experience at Mount Sinai Health System](https://scheq.org/when-the-system-fails-medical-racism-and-my-experience-at-mount-sinai-health-system) - By Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr. Founder & CEO SCHEQ Foundation My Experience: When Protocols Are Ignored Medical bias becomes medical racism when assumptions based on race, income, education, disability, or insurance status directly impact care. I recently experienced this firsthand at Mount Sinai Queens following complex reconstructive foot surgery on my right foot subsequent to
- [SCHEQ Foundation Launches Inaugural Patient Advisory Board to Advance Health Literacy and Equity in Cancer Care](https://scheq.org/scheq-foundation-launches-inaugural-patient-advisory-board-to-advance-health-literacy-and-equity-in-cancer-care) - The STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation is proud to announce the formation of its inaugural Patient Advisory Board (PAB), a key initiative designed to elevate the voices of diverse patients in shaping equitable healthcare resources.
- [SCHEQ Co-Authored publication with ACS National Lung Cancer Roundtable on Adding Compassion in Lung Cancer](https://scheq.org/scheq-co-authored-publication-with-acs-national-lung-cancer-roundtable-on-adding-compassion-in-lung-cancer) - While lung cancer is still the leading cause of cancer death, there have been significant advances in screening, diagnosis, and treatment that have led to increased survivorship. SCHEQ Founder, Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr., recently co-authored a publication in the Annals of Internal Medicine with members of the American Cancer Society (ACS) National Lung Cancer Roundtable titled
- ['Original Shark' Kevin Harrington Selects Ten Innovative, Disruptive Founders](https://scheq.org/original-shark-kevin-harrington-selects-ten-innovative-disruptive-founders) - Kevin Harrington has invested in several innovative and disruptive founders over the years. Here, Kevin has handpicked ten founders who are shaking things up. Eugene Manley SCHEQ (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity) Foundation is a New York City-based nonprofit led by Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr., a first-generation scholar from Detroit. The foundation works to remove obstacles
- [COVID Is Not Over - Why Some Still Mask](https://scheq.org/covid-is-not-over-why-some-still-mask) - For some, COVID-19 is a distant memory. For others - especially those with chronic illnesses or who belong to underserved populations - it’s still a present and ongoing threat. As someone living with severe asthma and anaphylactic allergies, I know firsthand how quickly a seemingly mild respiratory illness can become life-threatening. I’ve been hospitalized 20-30
- [Treatment & Support for Brain Cancer](https://scheq.org/treatment-support-for-brain-cancer)
- [Brain Cancer: What You Need to Know](https://scheq.org/brain-cancer-what-you-need-to-know)
- [SCHEQ Founder Completes Social Impact Management & Leadership Certificate](https://scheq.org/scheq-founder-completes-social-impact-management-leadership-certificate) - Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr., recently completed the Core Certificate Program (CCP) at the Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP). The CCP lasted 9 months, running from August 2024 - May 2025. It is designed to equip nonprofit, public, and social impact leaders with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to be change agents in the current
- [2025 American Association for Cancer Research  (AACR) Annual Meeting Recap](https://scheq.org/2025-american-association-for-cancer-research-aacr-annual-meeting-recap) - The 2025 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting was held April 25-30, 2025, at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL. The theme for this year’s conference was “Unifying Cancer Science and Medicine: A Continuum of Innovation for Impact”. It was stated that 22,000 people attended the conference this year. There was a different
- [SCHEQ Foundation Calls for Strategic Support to Advance STEMM and Cancer Health Equity](https://scheq.org/scheq-foundation-calls-for-strategic-support-to-advance-stemm-and-cancer-health-equity) - The SCHEQ Foundation welcomes urgent support to expand its mission of increasing STEMM diversity and improving cancer care outcomes for historically underserved communities. April 10, 2025 12:22 PM EDT Eugene Manley, PhD New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - April 10, 2025) - The STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation issues a call for funding, investment, and
- [Turning Lived Experience into Impact: Dr. Eugene Manley’s Story as a Leader in Health Equity and STEMM Access](https://scheq.org/turning-lived-experience-into-impact-dr-eugene-manleys-story-as-a-leader-in-health-equity-and-stemm-access) - May 14, 2025 Some of the most influential leaders are those who carry the weight of personal struggle into their professional purpose. These individuals transform challenges into tools for change. Eugene Manley Jr., PhD, is one of them. As the founder and CEO of the STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation, he built his mission
- [James Andrew Harris](https://scheq.org/james-andrew-harris) - James Andrew Harris (March 26, 1932 – December 12, 2000) was a pioneering African American nuclear chemist who made significant contributions to the field of element discovery. Born in Waco, Texas, Harris later moved to Oakland, California, before returning to Texas to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Huston-Tillotson College in 1953.
- [Alma Levant Hayden](https://scheq.org/alma-levant-hayden) - Alma Levant Hayden (March 30, 1927 – August 2, 1967) was a pioneering African-American chemist who made significant contributions to the field of analytical chemistry and regulatory science. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Hayden initially planned to become a nurse but discovered a passion for chemistry during her studies. Hayden's academic journey began at South
- [Warmina Foundation Keynote Speaker](https://scheq.org/warmina-foundation-keynote-speaker) - "Increasing STEMM Workforce Representation and Lung Cancer Advocacy for Underserved Populations" March 13, 2025 Start: March 13, 2025 6:00pm (CT) Event: Warmina Foundation - Surviving Cancer, Inspiring Change Virtual Event Venue: Virtual SCHEQ was a Keynote Speaker for the Warmina Foundation event on March 13, 2025. The session was about navigating cancer care as an immigrant, differences in
- [Gloria Arroyo de Leon, PE](https://scheq.org/gloria-arroyo-de-leon-pe) - Gloria Arroyo de León, P.E. is a Latina woman born and raised in Puerto Rico. Before being diagnosed with lung cancer in August 2022, she built a successful career as an engineer, holding various leadership roles, including Executive Director of Automation and Maintenance for Puerto Rico’s Aqueduct and Sewer Authority.
- [Roberta Albany](https://scheq.org/roberta-albany) - While receiving treatment for hormone receptor positive breast cancer in December 2013, Ms. Albany noticed there was a disconnect regarding the outcomes of underrepresented communities. To be part of the solution, Ms. Albany became a Young Women’s Advocate via Living Beyond Breast Cancer in September 2015.
- [Juanita Segura](https://scheq.org/juanita-segura) - My name is Juanita Segura, and I am from Northwest Indiana. I have been living with lung cancer for 10 years, a journey that has profoundly shaped my life.
- [Jessica Jones, MSN](https://scheq.org/jessica-jones-msn) - Jessica Jones is the founder of Starting Point Pathways. She is a dedicated advocate for breast cancer awareness and research. She has made it her life’s mission to empower individuals facing breast cancer and to promote diversity and accessibility in clinical trials. Her journey from an undergraduate degree in Public Health to becoming a breast cancer research nurse and a leader in the field reflects her unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer.
- [Ruby Blow](https://scheq.org/ruby-blow) - Ruby Blow is a master's level Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. She is the owner of Development Counts a practice that specializes in the development of mental health professionals.
- [Kimberly Goodloe](https://scheq.org/kimberly-goodloe) - I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, patient and caregiver advocate, American Heart Association National Heart Valve Ambassador, and heart valve disease survivor. A couple of years ago , I received a new heart valve plus a pace maker.
- [Melinda Aldrich, PhD, MPH](https://scheq.org/melinda-aldrich-phd-mph) - Melinda C. Aldrich, PhD, MPH is an Associate Professor in the Division of Genetic Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Aldrich conducts cutting-edge research to inform the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of lung cancer for all populations.
- [Angela James, MBA, LMSW, MEd, OSW-C](https://scheq.org/angela-james-mba-lmsw-med-osw-c) - With over a decade of oncology experience, Angela is a first point of contact for those seeking support through LUNGevity while offering comprehensive disease information to patients with lung cancer and their families and caregivers.
- [American Association for Cancer Research  (AACR) 2025Annual Meeting](https://scheq.org/american-association-for-cancer-research-aacr-2025annual-meeting) - AACR 2025 Annual Meeting April 25, 2025 – April 30, 2025 Start: May 31, 2024 1:00 PM (CT) End: April 10, 2024 1:30 PM (CT) Event: American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting Venue: McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616 SCHEQ will be attending and presenting at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago.
- [Boston University Section of Computational Biomedicine](https://scheq.org/boston-university-section-of-computational-biomedicine) - "Increasing STEMM Workforce Representation and Lung Cancer Advocacy for Underserved Populations" April 22, 2025 Start: April 22, 2025 3:00pm (CT) End: April 22, 2025 4:00pm (CT Event: Boston University Section of Computational Biomedicine Venue: Virtual SCHEQ CEO, Eugene Manley, Ph.D., will be presenting a session titled, "Increasing STEMM Workforce Representation and Lung Cancer Advocacy for Underserved Populations" for
- [Dr. Luis von Ahn](https://scheq.org/dr-luis-von-ahn) - Dr. Luis von Ahn is a Guatemalan entrepreneur and software developer and is currently serving as the CEO of the language learning company, Duolingo.
- [Luis Federico Leloir, MD](https://scheq.org/luis-federico-leloir-md) - Dr. Luis Federico Leloir was a biochemist and he was the third Argentinian to win a Nobel Prize. He discovered sugar nucleotides and their role in metabolism and energy storage.
- [Helen Rodriguez-Trias, MD](https://scheq.org/helen-rodriguez-trias-md) - Dr. Helen Rodriguez-Trias was a physician, public health expert, women’s rights activist, and the first Latina leader of the American Public Health Association. She used the experiences of bias and racism that she observed to drive her activism in women's health and helping disadvantaged populations.
- [José Celso Barbosa, MD](https://scheq.org/jose-celso-barbosa-md) - Dr. José Barbosa was the first Afro-Puerto Rican to obtain a MD in the US and was considered the "Father of Puerto Rico Statehood Movement'. He served the poor, taught medicine, created a collective, and established a healthcare insurance program.
- [Alonzo Atencio, PhD](https://scheq.org/alonzo-atencio-phd) - Dr. Alonzo Atencio was known as the Godfather of Minority Medical Education through his efforts to increase recruitment of diverse scholars and the founding of SACNAS.
- [Ellen Lauri Ochoa, PhD](https://scheq.org/ellen-lauri-ochoa-phd) - Dr. Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman to go in space and first Hispanic Director at the Johson Space Center.
- [Ynés Mexia](https://scheq.org/ynes-mexia) - Ynés Enriquetta Julietta Mexía (1870-1938) was a pioneering botanist and contributed immensely to the field. She was born May 24th, 1870, in Washington D.C., while her father worked as a representative for the Mexican consulate. She moved every few years or so from Texas to Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Mexico until the death of her first
- [Albert Vinicio Baez, PhD](https://scheq.org/albert-vinicio-baez-phd) - Dr. Albert Vinicio Baez (1912-2007) was a pioneer in x-ray optics, a co-inventor of the x-ray reflection microscope, and advocate for science education. Baez was born in Puebla, Mexico in 1912. His family moved to the United States when he was two. His father worked as a minister at the First Spanish Methodist Church in
- [Major Fernando Emilio Rodríguez Vargas, DDS](https://scheq.org/major-fernando-emilio-rodriguez-vargas-dds) - Fernando Emilio Rodríguez Vargas was born on February 24th, 1888, in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico and traveled daily to Ponce for his early education. He received his Teaching Certificate at the University of Puerto Rico, before working at the IRS an inspector, and then the US War Department as a translator. He obtained his DDS (1913)
- [Lydia Villa-Komaroff, PhD](https://scheq.org/lydia-villa-komaroff-phd) - Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff was born on August 7, 1947, in Las Vegas but grew up Santa Fe, New Mexico after her parents immigrated to the United States to escape the Mexican Revolution. At a young age, she knew she wanted to be a scientist. Initially she enrolled at University of Washington to study Chemisty, but
- [Severo Ochoa, MD](https://scheq.org/severo-ochoa-md) - Severo Ochoa (1905-1993) was a biochemist that was born in Laurca, Spain. His interest in biology was sparked by Spanish Nobel Laureate Santiago Ramón y Cajal through his studies on the structure of the nervous system. He obtained his Medical Degree with honors (1929) from the University of Madrid. During this time he worked on the isolation
- [Anabella Villalobos, PhD](https://scheq.org/anabella-villalobos-phd) - Dr. Anabella Villalobos is a medicinal chemist and currently a Senior Vice President, Biotherapeutics & Medicinal Sciences at Biogen. Born and raised in Panama, she found her spark and excitement for chemistry in a high school organic chemistry class. She obtained her BS (1981) in Chemistry from the University of Panama. She obtained a MS
- [Scarlin Hernandez](https://scheq.org/scarlin-hernandez) - Scarlin Hernandez is a Dominican-American astronautical engineer for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. She was born in the Dominican Republic, then moved to Brooklyn, NY at the age of 4. She earned her BS in Computer Engineering from Capitol Technology University (CTU) in Laurel, MD. Her undergraduate studies were funded by a full scholarship from
- [Pedro A. Sanchez, PhD](https://scheq.org/pedro-a-sanchez-phd) - Dr. Pedro A. Sanchez was born in Cuba and grew to have an immediate attachment to soil as he said he would “play with dirt” when he was younger. As his family owned a fertilizer-blending business they encouraged his pursuits. Pedro obtained a BS (1962), MS, and PhD (1968) in Soil Sciences at Cornell University,
- [Eugene Cota-Robles, PhD](https://scheq.org/eugene-cota-robles-phd) - Dr. Eugene V. Cota-Robles was born on July 13, 1926 in Nogales, Arizona, to Mexican immigrant school teachers from Pueblo Nuevo, Sonora, Mexico. In 1944 he enlisted for the U.S. Navy, serving as a signalman aboard the U.S.S. Baltimore during World War II. After being discharged he received his BS (1950) in Bacteriology from the
- [SCHEQ Presents at NYU College and Career Pratice Lab](https://scheq.org/scheq-presents-at-nyu-college-and-career-pratice-lab) - SCHEQ Founder and CEO, Eugene Manley, Jr., PhD, presented to the students on 10/19/2024 as part of NYU's College & Career Lab (CCL) Practice Lab at the Silver Center for Arts and Science. The CCL is a tuition free , six-year program offered to New York City middle and high school to give them exposure
- [RESCUE LUNG SOCIETY 2024 Conference](https://scheq.org/rescue-lung-society-2024-conference) - October 25, 2024 – October 26, 2024 Start: October 25, 2024 7:00 AM (ET) End: October 26, 2024 4:00 PM (ET) Event: Rescue Lung Society 2024 Conference Venue: Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor, 101 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA 02128 This year’s theme is for the Rescue Lung Society Annual Conference is – Lung Cancer Screening Today and Tomorrow.
- [Advancing Precision Medicine Annual Conference 2024](https://scheq.org/advancing-precision-medicine-annual-conference-2024) - Start: November 1, 2024 7:30 AM (ET) End: November 2, 2024 5:00 PM (ET) Event: Advancing Precision Medicine Annual Conference 2024 Venue: Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 The event will will be held at the Philadelphia Convention Center in downtown Philadelphia. It will consist of two parallel tracks composed of keynote addresses,
- [Voices of Healing: Health Equity, Veterans, and Cancer Care Symposium](https://scheq.org/voices-of-healing-health-equity-veterans-and-cancer-care-symposium) - SCHEQ Founder and CEO, Dr. Eugene Manley Jr, will be joining Rochelle Prosser of Orchid Health Care Solutions and Jami Raishbrook of JL Innovative Concepts to discuss Health Equity, Veterans, and Cancer 11/6/2024 at 7 PM (ET). Mike Ashabraner at the Hounds of Business Community will be Moderating the discussion. Rochelle will be discussing unique
- [2024 FLASCO Cancer Disparities & Health Equity Summit](https://scheq.org/2024-flasco-cancer-disparities-health-equity-summit) - Start: November 8, 2024 7:30 AM (ET) End: November 9, 2024 3:45 PM (ET) Event: 2024 FLASCO Cancer Disparities & Health Equity Summit Venue: Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel, 4200 Jim Walter Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 SCHEQ is attending and speaking at the 4th Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) Cancer Disparities & Health Equity Summit. This
- [Milken Institute Future of Health Summit 2024](https://scheq.org/milken-institute-future-of-health-summit-2024) - Start: November 13, 2024 7:00 AM (ET) End: November 14, 2024 6:30 PM (ET) Event: Milken Institute Future of Health Summit Venue: Salamander DC Hotel, 1330 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024 SCHEQ is speaking at the Future of Health Summit. It brings the best minds together to confront some of the largest challenges in health. Many
- [SCHEQ Foundation Welcomes Michael Mejia as Senior Director of Strategic Development](https://scheq.org/scheq-foundation-welcomes-michael-mejia-as-senior-director-of-strategic-development) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY (November 26, 2024) – The SCHEQ Foundation (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity) is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Mejia as Senior Director of Strategic Development. Michael joins the organization from the Advisory Board, a healthcare consulting firm and the research division of Optum and UnitedHealth Group, where
- [Advancing Precision Medicine Conference 2024 Recap](https://scheq.org/advancing-precision-medicine-conference-2024-recap) - We attended the Advancing Precision Medicine 2024 Conference held Nov 1-2, 2024, at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Center City. Nigel Russell organized this event. The conference focused on rare diseases, oncology, and precision medicine approaches across these and other diseases. We have listed some takeaways below. Integrated Diagnostics for Lung Cancer There was an
- [National Lung Cancer Roundtable (NLCRT) Annual Meeting 2024](https://scheq.org/national-lung-cancer-roundtable-nlcrt-annual-meeting-2024) - Start: December 9, 2024 7:00 AM (ET) End: December 10, 2024 1:00 PM (ET) Event: National Lung Cancer Roundtable (NLCRT) Annual Meeting Venue: Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, 190 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA, 30303 SCHEQ is attending the NLCRT 2024 Annual Meeting. The NLCRT membership consists of a nationwide coalition of more than 220
- [SCHEQ Foundation interview on "The Experience with Ross & Scott"](https://scheq.org/scheq-foundation-interview-on-the-experience-with-ross-scott) - SCHEQ Founder and CEO, Dr. Eugene Manley Jr, was interviewed on "The Experience Live with Russ & Scott S7 episde 186" youtube channel on December 11, 2024. Russ Hedge, with RussHedge.com, is an inspirational speaker, marketing coach, and cancer patient. Scott 11/6/2024 at 7 PM (ET). D. Scott Smith, at THE WACO EXPERIENCE, is a
- [2024 FLASCO Cancer Disparities & Health Equity Summit Recap](https://scheq.org/2024-flasco-cancer-disparities-health-equity-summit-recap) - This year’s Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) Cancer Disparities & Health Equity Summit was held in Tampa at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel on Nov 8 – Nov 9, 2024. This conference brings together many leaders across patient advocacy, oncology, pharmacy, nurses, administrations, surgeons, and industry. The speakers discussed various programs, research studies,
- [SCHEQ 2nd Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit Recap](https://scheq.org/scheq-2nd-lung-cancer-health-equity-summit-recap) - SCHEQ held our 2nd Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit Nov 18-19 in greater Atlanta at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Georgia (PCOM) in Suwanee, GA. The theme of this year’s summit was “Black and Hispanic Populations Navigating Lung Cancer: Stepping Stones to Equity.” This theme was chosen because we often hear about the
- [Frederick McKinley Jones](https://scheq.org/frederick-mckinley-jones) - Frederick McKinley Jones (1893-1961) was born in Cincinnati on May 7, 1983, and was an African-american inventor responsible for revolutionizing portable refrigeration. Self-taught in mechanical and electrical engineering, he was known to assemble contraptions from early prototype snowmobiles to cars. After securing an engineering license, he served in WWI in an all African-American unit working
- [Dr. Euphemia Lofton Haynes](https://scheq.org/dr-euphemia-lofton-haynes) - Dr. Euphemia Lofton Haynes (September 11, 1890- July 25, 1980) was a mathematician, educator, and the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in Mathematics. Born and raised in Washington D.C, Haynes grew up in a well-educated and affluent family as the daughter of a dentist and schoolteacher. She obtained a BA (1914) in Mathematics
- [Annie Jean Easley](https://scheq.org/annie-jean-easley) - Annie Jean Easley (April 23, 1933 - June 25, 2011) was an African American computer scientist from Birmingham, Alabama. Considering the nursing and pharmacy profession, Easley moved to New Orleans where she attended Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) for two years before moving back home. Eventually landing in Ohio, she found a job at the
- [Elijah McCoy](https://scheq.org/elijah-mccoy) - Elijah McCoy (May 2, 1844 – October 10, 1929) was an inventor of Canadian but of African American descent. His creation of the lubricating cup changed the efficiency of steam engines in the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Colchester, Ontario, he was one of 11 siblings of runaway slave parents who fled from Kentucky
- [Dr. Harold Amos](https://scheq.org/dr-harold-amos) - Dr. Harold Amos (September 7, 1918 - February 26, 2003) was a microbiologist and molecular biologist who would become the first African-American chair of a department at the Harvard Medical School. His interest in science as a youth was, in part, inspired by Louis Pasteur. He obtained a full ride scholarship and completed his BS
- [Dr. Roger Arliner Young](https://scheq.org/dr-roger-arliner-young) - Dr. Roger Arliner Young (August 20, 1899 - November 9, 1964) was the first African American woman to earn a PhD in Zoology. Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, she came from a poor family and still overcame racial and gender norms to excel. She was the only child to a father that was a coal
- [Lewis Howard Latimer](https://scheq.org/lewis-howard-latimer) - Lewis Howard Latimer (September 4, 1848 – December 11, 1928) was a writer, poet, inventor and mechanical draftsman whose work contributed to the most popular inventions of his time. Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts to slaves that escaped from Virginia, he excelled in primary school while working under his father. His father was captured and defended
- [Dr. Patricia Era Bath](https://scheq.org/dr-patricia-era-bath) - Dr. Patrica Bath (November 1942 - May 30, 2019) was an ophthalmologist, laser scientist, inventor, and humanitarian who is known for inventing a new device and technique for cataract surgery called the Laserphaco Probe. A Native of New York, she was encouraged by her parents at an early age to pursue education. While in high
- [Dr. Alfred O. Coffin](https://scheq.org/dr-alfred-o-coffin) - Dr. Alfred O. Coffin (May 14, 1961 – September 6, 1933) was a botanist and anthropologist and the first African American to earn a PhD in the Biological Sciences. Born in Pontotoc, Mississippi, little is known of his upbringing. He received his BA (1885) from Fisk University, and MA (1888) and PhD in Biology (1889)
- [Dr. Charles Drew](https://scheq.org/dr-charles-drew) - Dr. Charles Drew (June 3, 1904 – April 1, 1950) was a surgeon and was the pioneer responsible for blood banking. Born in Washington, D.C., Dr. Drew was a student athlete, and one of thirteen black students, who attended Amherst College, obtaining a BA (1926). After taking a biology course, he was inspired to pursue
- [Dr. William Augustus Hinton](https://scheq.org/william-augustus-hinton) - Dr. Wiliam Augustus Hinton (December 15, 1883 – August 8, 1959) was a bacteriologist and the first Black Professor at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School. Born in Chicago to formerly enslaved parents, he grew up in Kansas City. He started his academic career at the University of Kansas before transferring to Harvard, and earned
- [Dr. Vivien T. Thomas, LL.D.](https://scheq.org/dr-vivien-t-thomas-ll-d) - Dr. Vivien Theodore Thomas (August 29, 1910 – November 26, 1985) was a surgical technician who developed multiple operations used to treat severe vascular and cardiac injury today. Born in Louisiana in 1910, and grandson of a slave, he attended Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial college as a premed student where he was forced to drop
- [Garrett A Morgan](https://scheq.org/garrett-a-morgan) - Garrett Augustus Morgan Sr. (March 4, 1887 – August 27, 1963) was an African-American inventor, activist, publisher, and entrepreneur whose inventions saved thousands of lives. Born and raised in Paris, Kentucky as the only child of freed slaves, Morgan realized his passion for mechanics early in life. Having only received a sixth grade education, he
- [Thomas Wyatt Turner, PhD](https://scheq.org/thomas-wyatt-turner-phd) - Dr. Thomas Wyatt Turner (March 16, 1877 - April 27,1978) was an agricultural botanist, the first African-American to earn a PhD in Botany, and the first African-American to earn a PhD at Cornell University. Born to sharecropper parents in Hughesville, Maryland, he attended a Episcopal preparatory schools since catholic schools would not admit him. He
- [Margaret S. Collins, PhD](https://scheq.org/margaret-s-collins-phd) - Dr. Margaret James Strickland Collins (September 4, 1922- April 27, 1996) was an entomologist, civil rights activist, and the first formally trained black female entomologist in the United States. Born and raised in Institute, West Virginia, she was a prodigious scholar at a young age and her father was a former colleague of George Washington
- [Hildrus Poindexter, MD, MPH, PhD, DSc](https://scheq.org/hildrus-poindexter-md-mph-phd-dsc) - Dr. Hildrus Augustus Poindexter (May 10,1901- April 21, 1987) was an African-American bacteriologist, epidemiologist, and expert on tropical diseases. Born to formerly enslaved parents and the 6th of 11 children, he grew up poor and in a rural area which would influence his decision to enter the natural sciences. He obtained his BA (1924) cum
- [Moses Williams](https://scheq.org/moses-williams) - Moses Williams (1777- 1825) was a African-American artist and the first known black American ornithologist. Williams was born to slave parents that were freed after the age of 28, however, since he was still a teenager, he had to remain enslaved to the family of Charles Willson Peale until he hit 28 years old. Peale
- [Elbert F. Cox, PhD](https://scheq.org/elbert-f-cox-phd) - Dr. Elbert Frank Cox (December 5,1985 – November 28,1969) was an African-American mathematician and physicist, specializing in Euclidean mathematics, and the first Black person to acquire a PhD in mathematics in both the US and the world. Born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, he was raised in a segregated town. A prodigy in mathematics growing
- [Ruth Ella Moore, PhD](https://scheq.org/ruth-ella-moore-phd) - Dr. Ruth Ella Moore (May 19, 1903 – July 19, 1994) was an African-American bacteriologist and the first African-American woman to receive a PhD in natural sciences. Born in Ohio, Dr. Moore was raised by parents who both held secondary degrees. She obtained a BA (1926), and MS (1927), and PhD in Bacteriology (1933) from
- [Sarah Elizabeth Stewart, MD, PhD](https://scheq.org/sarah-elizabeth-stewart-md-phd) - Dr. Sara Elizabeth Stewart, born in Tecalitlán, Jalisco, Mexico in 1905, was a researcher who pioneered the field of viral oncology. Her father was an American mining engineer and her mother was Mexican. To escape the Mexican revolution, her family moved to the United States in 1911. She received two Bachelor’s degrees (1927) in Home
- [Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, PhD, RN, FAAN](https://scheq.org/ildaura-murillo-rohde-phd-rn-faan) - Dr. Ildaura Murillo-Rohde was born in Panama in 1920 before immigrating to San Antonio, Texas, in 1945. She earned a nursing diploma from San Antonio’s Medical and Surgical Hospital School of Nursing (1948). There she began to recognize the disproportionately low number of Hispanic nurses and found that it impacted care delivery for Hispanic patients.
- [Nicole Hernandez Hammer, MBA, MS](https://scheq.org/nicole-hernandez-hammer-mba-ms) - At the age of four, Nicole Hernandez Hammer and her family immigrated to the United States from Guatemala. She was then raised in Florida and began a lifelong journey into combating climate change. She received a BS in Integrated Natural Sciences from the University of South Florida (USF), a MS in Biology from Florida Atlantic
- [Cesar Milstein, PhD](https://scheq.org/cesar-milstein-phd) - Cesar Milstein was born in Bahia Blanca, Argentina in 1927 to immigrant parents. His father immigrated from Ukraine and his mother was also from a Ukrainian immigrant family. In his early life, his parents sought to ensure their children’s education and encouraged all of them to go to university. In 1952, he graduated with ​a
- [Domingo Santo Liotta, MD](https://scheq.org/domingo-santo-liotta-md) - Domingo Liotta was born to Italian immigrant parents on November 29th, 1924, in Diamante, Argentina. He received his MD (1949) from the National University of Córdoba, Argentina, He stayed as a Surgical Resident and went on to obtain his Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery (1953). While his doctorate work was on the Clinical Anatomy of Common
- [Mario Molina, PhD](https://scheq.org/mario-molina-phd) - Mario José Molina-Pasquel Henríquez was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on March 19th, 1943. At a young age, Mario showed an aptitude for chemistry, which his family nurtured. He received a BS (1965) in Chemical Engineering from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He spent two years studying Polymer Kinetics at the University of Freiburg,
- [Claudio Castillón Lévano, PhD](https://scheq.org/claudio-castillon-levano-phd) - Dr. Claudio Castillón Lévano was born on December 15, 1954 in Trujillo, Peru and would go on to be the most diverse and prolific Hispanic inventor of our time. He earned his BS and MS in Telecommunications Engineering before earning his PhD in Electrical Engineering at the National University of Engineering in Lima, Peru. Through
- [Baruj Benacerraf, MD](https://scheq.org/baruj-benacerraf-md) - Baruj Benacerraf was born in 1920 in Caracas, Venezuela to Spanish-Jewish parents. His early childhood was spent in Paris, France where his family stayed until the early 1930s before fleeing back to Venezuela under the threat of the Second World War. Benacerraf’s father was a textile merchant and importer, and hoped his son would follow
- [Carlos Juan Finlay, MD](https://scheq.org/carlos-juan-finlay-md) - Born in 1833 in Cuba, Carlos Juan Finlay was a physician and scientist credited with discovering that mosquitoes spread yellow fever. Both of Finlay’s parents were European and he pursued his early education in France. Finlay earned his Medical Degree from Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia in 1855. During his medical studies, he befriended and
- [France A Córdova, PhD](https://scheq.org/france-a-cordova-phd) - On August 5th, 1947, France Anne-Dominic Córdova was born in Paris to an Irish mother and Mexican-American father who was Chief of the Cooperative for American Remittance to Europe (CARE) Program stationed in France before settling in West Covina, California. She received her bachelor’s degree in English Literature at Stanford University, where she conducted anthropological
- [SCHEQ 2nd Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit](https://scheq.org/scheq-2nd-lung-cancer-health-equity-summit) - The 2nd SCHEQ Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit will be held at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia in Suwanee, GA, Nov 18 - Nov 19, 2024. The theme is "Black and Latino Patients Navigating Lung Cancer: Stepping Stones to Equity". The registration page can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/LCHES Poster Submission page is:
- [2nd Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit Discussion](https://scheq.org/2nd-lung-cancer-health-equity-summit-discussion) - Eugene Manley, Jr, PhD, SCHEQ (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity) Founder & CEO, recently spoke with Jill Squire on Episode 36 of the Everything Cancer Podcast. In this conversation we discussed the 2nd Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit that will be held at PCOM -Georgia Nov 18-19, 2024. The goal of this summit is to
- [Luiz Walter Alvarez, PhD](https://scheq.org/luiz-walter-alvarez-phd) - Dr. Luiz Walter Alvarez was an inventor, American physicist, and professor who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1968 for the discovery of resonance particles. Alvarez was born in San Francisco on June 13, 1911. His grandfather and father were doctors. His father took a post at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN,
- [Alberto Pedro Calderón, PhD](https://scheq.org/alberto-pedro-calderon-phd) - Dr. Alberto Pedro Calderón was born in Mendoza, Argentina, 9/14/1920, where, at a young age, he showed an immediate aptitude for the field of Mathematics. Pressured by his father, he graduated from the University of Bueno Aires with a BS (1947) in Civil Engineering. He began working at the state-owned oil company Yacimenotos Petroliferos Fiscalas
- [Susana López Charretón, PhD](https://scheq.org/susana-lopez-charreton-phd) - Dr. Susana López Charretón is a virologist studying rotaviruses. She was born in Mexico City in 1957, and knew she wanted to be a scientist from a young age. As a child she did experiments on frozen flies and lizards. She took this curiosity and love of science with her in her education at the
- [Helia Bravo Hollis, MS](https://scheq.org/helia-bravo-hollis-ms) - Helia Bravo Hollis was a renowned botanist and made great contributions to the study of cacti. She was born in 1901 in Mixcoac, an area in southern Mexico City. In her youth, she was renowned for her achievements, receiving a diploma of achievement from President Porfirio Diaz. In 1919, she entered Escuela Nacional Preparatoria (National
- [Luis E. Miramontes, PhD](https://scheq.org/luis-e-miramontes-phd) - Dr. Luis Miramontes was born in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico in 1925. As a child, he was raised by the women in his family, his mother and his aunts. One of his most notable influences was his aunt Maria Dolores Cardenas, who served in Pancho Villa’s army. She instilled a love of science in Luis and
- [Franklin Ramón Chang-Díaz, PhD](https://scheq.org/franklin-ramon-chang-diaz-phd) - On April 5th, 1950, Franklin Ramón Chang-Díaz was born in San José, Costa Rica, to a Costa Rican mother and Chinese immigrant father. Franklin immigrated to the US during high school and went on to attend the University of Connecticut, where he earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1973. He then received a PhD
- [SCHEQ Founder Spoke at NCCN Policy Summit on Cancer Workforce Diversity](https://scheq.org/scheq-founder-spoke-at-nccn-policy-summit-on-cancer-workforce-diversity) - SCHEQ Founder, Dr. Manley, spoke at the National Comprehensive Cacner Network (NCCN) Policy Summit: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Cancer Workforce on September 10, 2024 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. . His panel discussed way to still achieve DEI in the Cancer Workforce in the face of all of the
- [SCHEQ Interview with Dr. Leyland on Bridinging the Gap In STEMM](https://scheq.org/scheq-interview-with-dr-leyland-on-bridinging-the-gap-in-stemm) - SCHEQ (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity) Founder and CEO, Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr., was interviewed by Dr. Leyland on her Level Up Academy - Higher Education Edition Youtube Show on 9/12/2024. This program was called “Bridging the Gap in STEMM: Advancing Diversity, Health Equity, and Mentorship for Future Generations”. This was a great discussion about mentorship,
- [IASLC 2024 World Congress on Lung Cancer in San Diego](https://scheq.org/iaslc-2024-world-congress-on-lung-cancer-in-san-diego) - The IASLC (International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer) is holding the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer in San Diego from September 7-10, 2024. This event is being held at the San Diego Convention Center. This year is also the 50th year anniverary of IASLC. The conference presents the latest breakthroughs in thoracic
- [SCHEQ Presenting at Cancer Patient Lab's Webinar Series about Disparities](https://scheq.org/scheq-presenting-at-cancer-patient-labs-webinar-series-about-disparities) - SCHEQ Founder, Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr., will be presenting at the Cancer Patient Lab Meeting on Wednesday August 28, 2024 from 12 -1 PM (ET). His webinar will discuss "How disparities and workforce diversity impact cancer patients and caregivers". He will discuss STEMM access, workforce diversity, cell line diversity, clinical trial diversity, and community engagemetn.
- [SCHEQ Speaking at NCCN Policy Summit](https://scheq.org/scheq-speaking-at-nccn-policy-summit) - SCHEQ's Founder and CEO will be speaking at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Oncology Policy Summit: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Cancer Workforce on September 10, 2024 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. His panel will be discussing "Maintaining the Committment: Navigating the Policy Landscape to Advance Diversity, Equity, and
- [Save the Date: 2nd Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit](https://scheq.org/save-the-date-2nd-lung-cancer-health-equity-summit) - We are organizing the 2nd Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit to be held in Atlanta Nov 18-19. The theme is "Black and Latino populations navigating lung cancer: problems and solutions". We often talk about the problems these communities face, but rarely do we bring together stakeholders from all levels that are or have created solutions
- [2024 National Medical Association (NMA) Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly](https://scheq.org/2024-national-medical-association-nma-annual-convention-scientific-assembly) - August 3, 2024 – August 7, 2024 Start: August 3, 2024 7:30 AM (ET) End: August 7, 2024 1:30 PM (ET) Event: National Medical Association (NMA) Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly Venue: Sheraton New York Times Square, 811 7th Ave, W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019 New York Hilton, Midtown, 1335 6th Ave, New York,
- [2024 Cancer Health Equity Center of Excellence (CHECoE) Research Symposium](https://scheq.org/2024-cancer-health-equity-center-of-excellence-checoe-research-symposium) - SCHEQ will be attending the 2024 Rutgers Cancer Health Equity Center of Excellence (CHECoE) Annual Research Symposium in New Brunswick, NJ at the Rutgers Cancer Institute (CINJ).
- [SCHEQ Founder accepted for Institute for Nonprofit Practice Core Certificate Program](https://scheq.org/scheq-founder-accepted-for-institute-for-nonprofit-practice-core-certificate-program) - SCHEQ (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity) Founder and CEO Dr. Eugene Manley, was recently selected to join the 2024 - 2025 cohort of the Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP) New York City Thursdays Core Certificate Program. The INP equips social impact leaders with the skills, networks, and resources to lead and implement change. The Core
- [SCHEQ interview with Patient Empowerment Network (PEN) discusses lung cancer biomarker disparities](https://scheq.org/scheq-interview-with-patient-empowerment-network-pen-discusses-lung-cancer-biomarker-disparities) - SCHEQ (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity) Founder and CEO, Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr., and NYU Langone’s Dr. Joshua Sabari, were interviewed by Lisa Hatfield at the Patient Empowerment Network as part of the [ACT]IVATED Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Program.
- [Lung Cancer Screening Listening Session at Flint, MI Public Library](https://scheq.org/lung-cancer-screening-listening-session-at-flint-mi-public-library) - Dr. Manley from SCHEQ will be speaking on a panel with Dr. Jamie Studts on May 17, 2024 from 12- 3 PM at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library in Flint, MI as part of the Power Initiative. This is part of the Community Listening Sessions on Lung Cancer Screening that are organized by the Barbara Ann
- [2024 BMCC Annual Research Symposium (BARS)](https://scheq.org/2024-bmcc-annual-research-symposium-bars) - 2024 BMCC Annual Research Symposium (BARS)
- [2nd Health Equity in Clinical Trials Congress](https://scheq.org/2nd-health-equity-in-clinical-trials-congress) - The 2nd Health Equity in Clinical Trials Congress will take place at the Westin Hotel on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. It is a great event to learn about community engagement, increasing clinical trial diversity, barriers to trials, and interventions that are successful.
- [Small Business Expo in NYC](https://scheq.org/small-business-expo-in-nyc) - The Small Business Expo (SBE) will occur in NYC on May 2, 2024 at the Javits Convention Center from 10 AM - 5 PM (EST). Its is a gathering for entrepreneurs and small business owners. There is speed networking, educational insights, networking by sector, and business development opportunities. As a small or new business, it
- [Lung Cancer Screening Listening Session at Hasselbring Senior Center](https://scheq.org/lung-cancer-screening-listening-session-at-hasselbring-senior-center) - Dr. Manley from SCHEQ will be speaking on a Panel with Drs. Jamie Studts and Lisa Carter-Bawa on April 2 from 4- 6 PM at the Hasselbring Senior Center in Flint, MI. This is part of the Community Listening Sessions on Lung Cancer Screening that are organized by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute - Wayne State University Office of Cancer Health Equity & Community Engagement (OCHECE).
- [2nd Health Equity in Clinical Trials Congress Recap](https://scheq.org/2nd-health-equity-in-clinical-trials-congress-recap) - The STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation participated in the second Health Equity in Clinical Trials Congress, that occurred in Atlanta, GA on May 8-9, 2024 at the Westin Peachtree Street Hotel. This conference focused on increasing diversity in clinical trials by bringing together various stakeholders including pharma and biotech companies, clinical trial service providers,
- [ASCO 2024 Annual Meeting](https://scheq.org/asco-2024-annual-meeting) - May 31, 2024 – June 4, 2024 Start: May 31, 2024 1:00 PM (CT) End: April 10, 2024 1:00 PM (CT) Event: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting Venue: McCormick Place, 2301 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616 SCHEQ will be attending the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting in Chicago. This year’s theme is - The Art
- [SCHEQ attends Digital Health New York (DHNY) Investment Trends 2024](https://scheq.org/scheq-attends-digital-health-new-york-dhny-investment-trends-2024) - SCHEQ attended the 10th Annual DHNY (Digital Health New York) Healthcare Investment Trends 2024 that was hosted on Tuesday evening, March 26, at J.P. Morgan. It was a great event that gave a lay of the land on what is moving and what is not moving in the market. Funding and investments have slowed in
- [AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) 2024 Annual Meeting Recap](https://scheq.org/aacr-american-association-for-cancer-research-2024-annual-meeting-recap) - This year the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting was held Apr 5-12, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Attendance is approaching pre-pandemic levels again as 22,500 people attended. The theme was “Inspiring Science – Fueling Progress – Revolutionizing Care”. As usual, you needed to plan out your schedule in advance as the exhibit space and conference space was massive. One also needed good walking shoes, as the steps kept coming and coming and coming. That being said, the recap will highlight 4 areas of the meeting.
- [STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation Announces First Presentation at the 2024 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting](https://scheq.org/scheq-org-aacr2024_annualmeeting) - Press Release STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation Announces First Presentation at the 2024 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting Presentation. NEW YORK, NY - March 26, 2024 – STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation, a minority-led nonprofit organization, today announced that it will be presenting its first poster at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting that will be held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California April 5-10, 2024.
- [NewYorkBIO Patient Engagement Summit](https://scheq.org/newyorkbio-patient-engagement-summit) - NewYorkBIO partners with patient advocacy groups to connect leaders in the patient community with leaders in the biotech and life science fields. The Summit features panel discussions with representatives from across the patient and life science ecosystems. NewYorkBIO focuses on linking patients with companies and researchers who work to discover and develop treatments and cures.
- [Dr. Monique Mendes](https://scheq.org/monique-mendes) - Dr. Monique Mendes is a Jamaican born neuroscientist whose research currently focuses on the self-renewal process of microglial brain cells and their response to injury.
- [Dr. Ruth Ella Moore](https://scheq.org/dr-ruth-ella-moore) - Dr. Ruth Ella Moore was a bacteriologist whose research led to a better understanding of tuberculosis, gut microbiome, tooth decay, and blood types.
- [Dr. Jane Hinton](https://scheq.org/dr-jane-hinton) - Dr. Jane Hinton was an African American WWII vet who invented a special agar to test antibiotic susceptibility.
- [Dr. May Edward Chinn](https://scheq.org/dr-may-edward-chinn) - Dr. May Edward Chinn was the first African American woman to graduate from Bellevue Hospital Medical College and was advocate for poor patients. She was born in MA but grew up in New York City.
- [George Washington Carver](https://scheq.org/george-washington-carver) - George Washington Carver was a renown agricultural scientist, farmer, and inventor. Born enslaved, at the tail end of the Civil War, he was raised by his former owners in Missouri. At one point he and his family were captured by slave raiders, before eventually being returned. He showed a keen interest in nature and plants that permeated through his life and career.
- [Dr. Lloyd Noel Ferguson](https://scheq.org/lloyd-noel-ferguson) - Dr. Lloyd Noel Ferguson born in Oakland in 1918, was a chemist, entrepreneur, mentor, and STEM literacy advocate. Despite growing up in poverty, he had a strong interest in chemistry during his childhood. He created his first lab in his backyard and made several inventions, some of which he sold. After high school he worked in construction and as a porter for a railroad company to save money for college. He received a BS (1936) with honors and PhD (1940) in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, becoming the first person in his family to attend college and the first African American to obtain a Chemistry PhD at Berkeley.
- [Dr. Jessie Isabelle Price](https://scheq.org/jesse-isabelle-price) - Dr. Jessie Isabelle Price was a pioneering veterinary microbiologist who researched parasites, infections, and microbial diseases affecting ducks and other waterfowls.
- [Dr. Ernest Everett Just](https://scheq.org/ernest-everett-just) - Dr. Ernest Everett Just was an extremely skilled experimental embryologist who studied egg fertilization and was the first African American to work at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, MA. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina, to Charles Frazier Just Jr and Mary Matthew Just. After his father’s death, his family moved to James Island, a Gullah community, where he attended the school that his mother founded and directed. Quite the precocious individual, he left at 12 to attend the Colored Normal Industrial Agricultural and Mechanics College (now South Carolina State College). At 15 he graduated with his Licentiate of Instruction (1899), which allowed him to teach at any Black school in South Carolina. Finding teaching unappealing, he went up north and attended Kimball Union Academy, a private boarding school, in New Hampshire. He then graduated as the only magna cum laude in his class with a BA (1907) in Zoology, Special Honors in Botany and History, and Honors in Sociology from Dartmouth College. He also was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Through a connection, he ended up at the University of Chicago where he completed his PhD (1916) in Zoology and Physiology focusing on experimental embryology.
- [Mary Winston Jackson](https://scheq.org/mary-winston-jackson) - Mary Winston Jackson was a mathematician and aerospace engineer, and the first African American Female engineer to work at NASA. Born in Hampton, Virginia, she always had a gift for arithmetic.
- [Dorothy Mclendon](https://scheq.org/dorothy-mclendon) - Dorothy McClendon, born in Louisiana, was an African-American microbiologist who researched microorganisms that degraded military tank insulation.
- [Dr. Edgar Julian Duncan (Julian)](https://scheq.org/julian-duncan) - Dr. Julian Duncan was a Caribbean botanist whose tissue culture technique allowed for the mass production of plant products in the Islands. Born on the island of St. Vincent, he always had a fascination with plants while growing up. He obtained a BS in Botany and Zoology from the University of the West Indies in Jamaica and his PhD in Fungal Genetics and Cytology at University of St. Andrew’s in Scotland.
- [Samuel Proctor Massie Jr.](https://scheq.org/samuel-proctor-massie-jr) - Dr. Samuel Proctor Massie Jr. was an African-American chemist who worked on the Manhattan Project, antibiotics, environment, and infectious diseases.
- [AACR 2024 Annual Meeting in San Diego](https://scheq.org/aacr-2024-annual-meeting-in-san-diego) - SCHEQ will be attending and presenting at the 2024 American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting.
- [Interviewed with Jen Ringler, Founder & CEO of ReadHealthy Communications](https://scheq.org/interviewed-with-jen-ringler-founder-ceo-of-readhealthy-communications) - Dr. Manley was interviewed by Jen Ringler, Founder & CEO of ReadHealthy Communications on Jan 8, 2024.
- [The Health Design Podcast](https://scheq.org/the-health-design-podcast) - Dr. Manley appeared on The Health Design Podcast hosted by Dr. Moyez Jiwa at the Journal of Health Design.
- [Satcher Health Leadership Institute - Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit: Informing, Educating, and Empowering](https://scheq.org/satcher-health-leadership-institute-lung-cancer-health-equity-summit-informing-educating-and-empowering) - November 28, 2023 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (ET) Event: Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit: Informing, Educating Venue: Clark Atlanta University, Thomas W Cole Exhibition Hall, 223 James P Brawley Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 SCHEQ will be speaking at the Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) / Morehouse School of Medicine inaugural Lung Cancer Health
- [PUBLICATIONS](https://scheq.org/513-2) - Thuo N, Martins T, Manley E Jr, Standifer M, Sultan DH, Faris NR, Hill A, Thompson M, Jeremiah R, and Al Achkar M. Factors leading to disparity in lung cancer diagnosis among black/African American communities in the USA: a qualitative study. BMJ Open. 2023; 13(10):e073886. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073886. Leon C, Manley E Jr, Neely AM, Castillo
- [2023 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS)](https://scheq.org/2023-annual-biomedical-research-conference-for-minoritized-scientists-abrcms) - ABRCMS conference overview.
- [FLASCO Cancer Disparities & Health Equity Summit](https://scheq.org/flasco-cancer-disparities-health-equity-summit) - FLASCO Cancer Disparities & Health Equity Summit We are honored to be attending and speaking on a panel at the 2023 FLASCO Cancer Disparities & Health Equity Summit in Hollywood, FL from November 3-4, 2023. Our panel is called "How We Can Use Social Media to Cause and Impact in Education & Other Aspects of Cancer Disparities". It will be moderated by
- [NewYorkBIO Annual Meeting](https://scheq.org/newyorkbio-annual-meeting) - We will attend the 2023 NewYorkBIO Annual Meeting at Convene on September 27, 2023. This is a great event to learn about all of the healthcare innovation in New York. There will be discussions about patient advocacy, health equity, life sciences, clinical trials, AI, research, and payers. https://newyorkbio.glueup.com/event/newyorkbio-2023-annual-meeting-82356/
- [Detroit Lung Cancer Screening Listening Session](https://scheq.org/__trashed-2) - Dr. Manley was a virtual panelist along with Dr. Jamie Studs at the Lung Cancer Screening Listening Session with Hope Village Revitalization community organization. Hope Village is a neighborhood in Detroit that is adjacent to where Dr. Manley grew up. As part of this listening session, we discussed lung cancer risk factors, lung cancer screening,
- [Dr. Manley Interview on the NCI Inside Cancer Careers Podcast Hosted by Dr. Oliver Bogler](https://scheq.org/dr-manley-inside-cancer-careers) - Dr. Manley appeared on Season 1 Episode 9 of the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Inside Cancer Careers Podcast hosted by Dr. Oliver Bogler on July 20, 2023. He talked about his career in engineering and the transition to biology, lung cancer, fundraising, networking, conferences, publishing, grass roots groups, and transitioning to non-profit careers.
- [Interviewed on Cancer Convos with Grace B.](https://scheq.org/interviewed-on-cancer-convos-with-grace-b) - Dr. Manley discussed lung cancer disparities, clinical trial disparities, health equity, and STEM mentorship on the Cancer Convos with Grace B youtube show.
- [Inspirational Black Men and Women in Medicine Interview with Authority Magazine](https://scheq.org/inspirational-black-men-and-women-in-medicine-interview-with-authority-magazine) - Dr. Manley was interviewed by Jamie Hemmings of Authority Magazine in February of 2023. His interview was entitled: Inspirational Black Men and Women in Medicine: Eugene Manley of LUNGevity Foundation On 5 Things You Need To Create A Successful Career In Medicine.
- [Increasing Diversity in STEM Research Interview on Let It Be Known w/Stacy Brown](https://scheq.org/increasing-diversity-in-stem-research-interview-on-let-it-be-known-w-stacy-brown) - Dr. Manley was interviewed on Let It Be Known w/ Stacy Brown at Black Press USA about about increasing diversity in STEM fields.
- [Interviewed on the Research Evangelist Podcast with Dave Bjork](https://scheq.org/interviewed-on-the-research-evangelist-podcast-with-dave-bjork) - Dr. Manley was interviewed by Dave Bjork, Host of the Research Evangelist Podcast on Nov 2, 2021 where they discussed science, mentoring, disparities, and STEM diversity.
- [Dr. Manley named in 1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America](https://scheq.org/dr-manley-cell-mentor) - Dr. Eugene Manley named as one of 1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America by Cell Mentor.
- [Dr. Edward Alexander Bouchet](https://scheq.org/edward-alexander-bouchet) - Dr.Edward Alexander Bouchet was an African-American mathematician and physicist who was the first African-American to graduate with a PhD in the United States.
- [Edmond Albius](https://scheq.org/edmond-albius) - Edmond Albius was a former slave and horticulturist whose method for pollinating vanilla plants led to a boom in the industry in 19th century Europe and Asia.
- [Mary Elliot Hill, MS](https://scheq.org/mary-elliot-hill) - Mary Elliott Hill was an organic and analytical chemist who researched ultraviolet light and used it to develop more precise analytical methods.
- [Benjamin Banneker](https://scheq.org/benjamin-banneker) - Benjamin Banneker, born in 1731, was a mathematician, astronomer, farmer, almanac compiler, and civil rights advocate.
- [Emmett Chappelle](https://scheq.org/emmett-chappelle) - Mr.Emmett Chappelle, widely known as the “Father of Bioluminescence” was an African-American scientist who made grand leaps in the field of research.
- [Dr. Nazeer Ahmad](https://scheq.org/dr-nazeer-ahmad) - Dr. Nazeer Ahmad was a Guyanese born soil scientist whose work on tropical soils supported farmers all over the world in increasing the health and abundance of their crops.
- [Dr. Joan Murrell Owens](https://scheq.org/dr-joan-murrell-owens) - Dr.Joan Murell Owens was the first female African-American marine biologist and button coral expert. Dr.Owens grew up in a household that put education first as she showed a passion for the sea and its inhabitants from a young age.
- [Dr. Courtenay Felix Bartholomew](https://scheq.org/dr-courtenay-felix-bartholomew-md) - Dr. Courtenay Bartholomew was a Trinidadian research physician who was the first to diagnose AIDS in the English-speaking Caribbean. He grew up in Port of Spain, Trinidad and loved studying the sciences as a child.
- [Dr. Percy Lavon Julian](https://scheq.org/dr-percy-lavon-julian) - Dr. Percy Lavon Julian was one of the foremost chemists in the 20th century. He was one of six children to two middle class parents in Montgomery, Alabama, and all of his siblings attended college.
- [Dr. Charles Henry Turner](https://scheq.org/dr-charles-henry-turner) - Dr. Charles Henry Turner was an African-American zoologist, civil rights activist, and educator whose work provided insight into certain behaviors of vertebrates in the19th century.
- [Dr. Davidson Sylvester Hector Willoughby Nicol CMG (pen name Abioseh Nicol)](https://scheq.org/dr-davidson-sylvester-hector-willoughby-nicol-cmg-pen-name-abioseh-nicol) - Dr. Nicol was a physician, researcher, writer, and poet. Born in Sierra Leone, he and his family would later leave there, and he received his primary education in Nigeria.
- [Dr. Marie Maynard Daly](https://scheq.org/dr-marie-maynard-daly) - Dr. Marie Maynard Daly was a biochemist and advocate for minorities in STEM. Originally from Queens, New York, she always showed an interest in science modeled after her father, an immigrant from the West Indies.
- [Dr. Thomas Risley Odhiambo](https://scheq.org/dr-thomas-risley-odhiambo) - Dr. Thomas Risley Odhiambo was a Kenyan born entomologist whose work classified new genera and species of the Miridae bugs of East Africa.
- [Dr. Sophia Bethena Jones](https://scheq.org/dr-sophia-bethena-jones) - Dr. Sophia Bethena Jones was a Canadian born physician and Canada’s first black woman to earn a medical degree.
- [Dr. George Robert Carruthers](https://scheq.org/dr-george-carruthers) - Dr. George Robert Carruthers was a prodigy in Astronautical Engineering and the inventor of the only astronomical telescope sent to the moon.
- [Alice Augusta Ball](https://scheq.org/alice-augusta-ball) - Alice Augusta ball was a renowned biochemist and Seattle native who broke barriers in the field of Chemistry during the early 1900’s.
- [Dr. Katherine Goble Johnson](https://scheq.org/dr-katherine-goble-johnson) - Dr. Katherine Goble Johnson was born in White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia, where she received segregated education.
- [SCHEQ's 2023 Year in Photos](https://scheq.org/scheqs-2023-year-in-photos) - We have accomplished a lot this year since SCHEQ's launch in August. We decided to summarize some our efforts to increase STEMM workforce diversity, advocate for underserved populations, mentorship, and lung cancer in photos. SACNAS Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM Conference - Portland, Oregon. We attended
- [NHANES analysis shows that exposure to endocrine-disruptors may play a role in breast, ovarian, skin, and uterine cancers.](https://scheq.org/nhanes-analysis-shows-that-exposure-to-endocrine-disruptors-may-play-a-role-in-breast-ovarian-skin-and-uterine-cancers) - This study by Cathey et al., (2023) looked at NHANES data and showed that women with previous exposure to PFAs, phenols, and parabens had worse prognosis for endocrine-disruptor mediated cancers. High exposure to PFAs were linked to prior melanoma diagnoses. PFA was also linked with prior uterine cancer diagnosis, while high phenol exposure was associated with
- [Takeaways from the 2023 AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities](https://scheq.org/takeaways-from-the-2023-aacr-conference-on-the-science-of-cancer-health-disparities) - Dr. Eugene Manley attended the 16th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved that was held in Orlando, FL at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa from September 29 – October 2, 2023. This meeting seems to be getting larger every year, and it is great Highlights of the 2023 AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved
- [Inaugural Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit Recap](https://scheq.org/inaugural-lung-cancer-health-equity-summit-recap) - Informing, Educating, and Empowering presented by the Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), hosted by Clark Atlanta University (CAU) in Atlanta, GA on Nov. 28, 2023.
- [FLASCO 2023 Cancer Disparities & Health Equity Summit Recap](https://scheq.org/flasco-2023-cancer-disparities-health-equity-summit-recap) - Eugene Manley, Jr., Ph.D., 12/5/2023 This was my first time attending the 3rd Annual Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) Cancer Disparities and Health Equity Summit held at the Diplomat Beach Hotel & Resort in Hollywood, FL on Nov 3-4, 2023. I was invited to attend and speak on behalf of the SCHEQ Foundation by
- [Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) 2023 Recap](https://scheq.org/annual-biomedical-research-conference-for-minoritized-scientists-abrcms-2023-recap) - I attended the 2023 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) that was held this year in Downtown Phoenix, AZ from Nov 14-18, 2023 at the Phoenix Convention Center. It is one of the leading STEM events bringing together researchers that are historically underrepresented across academia and medicine. There were numerous sessions related to
- [2023 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference Recap](https://scheq.org/2023-sacnas-national-diversity-in-stem-conference-recap) - I attended the 2023 Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM conference on behalf of the SCHEQ Foundation that was held in Portland, OR from October 26 - 28, 2023 at the Oregon Convention Center. This was the 50th Anniversary of SACNAS and there was a
- [Dr. Alfreda Johnson Webb](https://scheq.org/dr-alfreda-johnson-webb) - Dr. Alfreda Johnson Webb (February 21, 1923 – October 14, 1992) was a trailblazing African-American veterinarian, educator, and politician who made significant contributions to veterinary medicine and public service. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Webb pursued her education at Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University), where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 1943. In 1949,
- [Meredith "Flash" Gourdine, PhD](https://scheq.org/meredith-flash-gourdine-phd) - Dr. Meredith "Flash" Gourdine (September 26, 1929 - November 20, 1998) was a pioneering African-American physicist, engineer, and Olympic medalist who made significant contributions to the field of electrogasdynamics. Born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Gourdine demonstrated exceptional academic and athletic abilities from an early age. Gourdine's academic journey began
- [Lloyd Albert Quarterman](https://scheq.org/lloyd-albert-quarterman) - Lloyd Albert Quarterman (May 31, 1918 - July 1982) was a pioneering African-American chemist who made significant contributions to nuclear research and fluoride chemistry. Born in Philadelphia, Quarterman developed an early interest in chemistry, often experimenting with toy chemistry sets. He pursued his passion at St. Augustine's College in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he earned
- [Marie Clark Taylor, PhD](https://scheq.org/marie-clark-taylor-phd) - Dr. Marie Clark Taylor (February 16, 1911 – December 28, 1990) was a pioneering African-American botanist and educator who made significant contributions to the field of plant science and science education. Born in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, Taylor demonstrated academic excellence from an early age, graduating with honors from Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. in 1929.
- [Dr. St. Elmo Brady](https://scheq.org/dr-st-elmo-brady) - Dr. St. Elmo Brady (December 22, 1884 - December 26, 1966) was a pioneering African-American chemist who made significant contributions to science education and research. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Brady was encouraged to pursue higher education and attended Fisk University, where he graduated with a B.S. in chemistry in 1908. After graduation, he began his
- [Norbert Rillieux](https://scheq.org/norbert-rillieux) - Norbert Rillieux (March 17, 1806 – October 8, 1894) was a pioneering Creole inventor and chemical engineer who revolutionized the sugar industry with his groundbreaking multiple-effect evaporation system. Born in New Orleans to a prominent family, Rillieux was the son of a white plantation owner and engineer and a free woman of color. His early
- [Walter McAfee, PhD](https://scheq.org/walter-mcafee-phd) - Dr. Walter Samuel McAfee (September 2, 1914 – February 18, 1995) was a pioneering African-American physicist and astronomer who made significant contributions to radar technology and space exploration. Born in Ore City, Texas, McAfee pursued his passion for science, earning a BS (1934) in Mathematics from Wiley College and a MS (1937) in Physics from
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## Pages

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- [DONATE](https://scheq.org/donate) - ADDRESS:1120 6th Ave 4th FloorNew York, NY 10036info@scheq.org(718) 571-8894I’d like to sponsor the Annual Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit. See how your donation makes a difference. SCHEQ 2nd Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit Recap January 3, 2025 No Comments SCHEQ held our 2nd Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit Nov 18-19 in greater Atlanta at the
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- [In the News](https://scheq.org/in-the-news) - What's Happening This section will generally highlight events that we are attending or speaking, events that may be of interest to you in relation to cancer or STEMM, or information about grant and fellowship deadlines. Michigan Tech Alumnus Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr. Returns to Discuss Entrepreneurship March 13, 2026 No Comments Mechanical engineering alumnus shares
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- [3rd Lung Cancer Interventions Summit](https://scheq.org/3rd-lung-cancer-interventions-summit) - 3rd Annual SCHEQ Lung Cancer Interventions Summit October 24-25, 2025 in Chicago, IL Decrease Disparities, Decrease Inequities, Improve Outcomes. Register Now 2025 SCHEQ Lung Cancer Interventions Summit: Navigating the Lung Cancer Care Continuum Prospectus Agenda See Our Speakers List Register for the Summit Today! Patients, Caregivers & Survivors Trainee, Nonprofit, Patient Advocacy & Government General
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- [Student Page](https://scheq.org/student-page) - You ARE the Next Generation of STEMM Leaders At SCHEQ, we are committed to fostering the growth and success of students from underrepresented backgrounds in STEMM fields. Through our programs, we help students of all ages envision themselves in the workforce and support undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate trainees on their path to success. With mentorship,
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- [Home (OLD)](https://scheq.org/home) - SCHEQ was founded to address and mitigate some of the structural and systemic barriers that impede entry of underrepresented individuals into Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical (STEMM) fields, and their advancement and promotion in STEMM fields. We are also committed to improving outcomes for underserved patients navigating their cancer journey. Those
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- [Sample Page](https://scheq.org/sample-page) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger

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## Tags

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- [cosmic rays](https://scheq.org/tag/cosmic-rays)
- [World War II](https://scheq.org/tag/world-war-ii)
- [Atomic Bomb](https://scheq.org/tag/atomic-bomb)
- [Physics](https://scheq.org/tag/physics)
- [Radar systems](https://scheq.org/tag/radar-systems)
- [Architecture](https://scheq.org/tag/architecture)
- [Ceramics](https://scheq.org/tag/ceramics)
- [Bricks](https://scheq.org/tag/bricks)
- [Educator](https://scheq.org/tag/educator)
- [Pioneer](https://scheq.org/tag/pioneer)
- [Feminist](https://scheq.org/tag/feminist)
- [Marine Biology](https://scheq.org/tag/marine-biology)
- [Dominican Republic](https://scheq.org/tag/dominican-republic)
- [Humpback Whales](https://scheq.org/tag/humpback-whales)
- [AI](https://scheq.org/tag/ai)
- [Cancer Care](https://scheq.org/tag/cancer-care)
- [Bias](https://scheq.org/tag/bias)
- [Algorithms](https://scheq.org/tag/algorithms)
- [Breast Cacner](https://scheq.org/tag/breast-cacner)
- [Breast Cancer](https://scheq.org/tag/breast-cancer)
- [podmatch](https://scheq.org/tag/podmatch)
- [lungcancer](https://scheq.org/tag/lungcancer)
- [podcast appearance](https://scheq.org/tag/podcast-appearance)
- [AI in healthcare](https://scheq.org/tag/ai-in-healthcare)
- [patient education](https://scheq.org/tag/patient-education)
- [SCHEQ Foundation](https://scheq.org/tag/scheq-foundation)
- [STEM careers](https://scheq.org/tag/stem-careers)
- [Podcast](https://scheq.org/tag/podcast)
- [Cancer Equity](https://scheq.org/tag/cancer-equity)
- [STEM Equity](https://scheq.org/tag/stem-equity)
- [Equity in Action](https://scheq.org/tag/equity-in-action)
- [Nonprofit Leadership](https://scheq.org/tag/nonprofit-leadership)
- [Book 101 Review](https://scheq.org/tag/book-101-review)
- [STEMM](https://scheq.org/tag/stemm)
- [Workforce Development](https://scheq.org/tag/workforce-development)
- [Postdoc](https://scheq.org/tag/postdoc)
- [Internship](https://scheq.org/tag/internship)
- [Volunteer](https://scheq.org/tag/volunteer)
- [First Generation](https://scheq.org/tag/first-generation)
- [Grad School](https://scheq.org/tag/grad-school)
- [Medicaid](https://scheq.org/tag/medicaid)
- [Medical Answering Service](https://scheq.org/tag/medical-answering-service)
- [Transport](https://scheq.org/tag/transport)
- [workforce diversity](https://scheq.org/tag/workforce-diversity)
- [Biomarkers](https://scheq.org/tag/biomarkers)
- [Clinical Trials](https://scheq.org/tag/clinical-trials)
- [Wellness](https://scheq.org/tag/wellness)
- [SCHEQ](https://scheq.org/tag/scheq)
- [Life And In-Between](https://scheq.org/tag/life-and-in-between)
- [Cancer Health Equity](https://scheq.org/tag/cancer-health-equity)
- [Healthcare systems change](https://scheq.org/tag/healthcare-systems-change)
- [Community-centered healthcare](https://scheq.org/tag/community-centered-healthcare)
- [Health Literacy](https://scheq.org/tag/health-literacy)
- [Empowered Patient Podcast](https://scheq.org/tag/empowered-patient-podcast)
- [Dr. Daniel Hale Williams](https://scheq.org/tag/dr-daniel-hale-williams)
- [Medical History](https://scheq.org/tag/medical-history)
- [Provident Hospital](https://scheq.org/tag/provident-hospital)
- [National Medical Association](https://scheq.org/tag/national-medical-association)
- [Black Physicians](https://scheq.org/tag/black-physicians)
- [Institution Building](https://scheq.org/tag/institution-building)
- [Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward](https://scheq.org/tag/dr-susan-smith-mckinney-steward)
- [Healthcare Access](https://scheq.org/tag/healthcare-access)
- [Equity in Medicine](https://scheq.org/tag/equity-in-medicine)
- [Dr. Myra Adele Logan](https://scheq.org/tag/dr-myra-adele-logan)
- [Dr. Helen Octavia Dickens](https://scheq.org/tag/dr-helen-octavia-dickens)
- [Women in Surgery](https://scheq.org/tag/women-in-surgery)
- [Cancer Prevention](https://scheq.org/tag/cancer-prevention)
- [Obstetrics and Gynecology](https://scheq.org/tag/obstetrics-and-gynecology)
- [Open Heart Surgery](https://scheq.org/tag/open-heart-surgery)
- [University of Pennsylvania](https://scheq.org/tag/university-of-pennsylvania)
- [Harlem Hospital](https://scheq.org/tag/harlem-hospital)
- [Medical Leadership](https://scheq.org/tag/medical-leadership)
- [Dr. Halle Tanner Dillon Johnson](https://scheq.org/tag/dr-halle-tanner-dillon-johnson)
- [Dr. Dolores Cooper Shockley](https://scheq.org/tag/dr-dolores-cooper-shockley)
- [Patient Navigation](https://scheq.org/tag/patient-navigation)
- [Tuskegee Institute](https://scheq.org/tag/tuskegee-institute)
- [Dr. Harold P. Freeman](https://scheq.org/tag/dr-harold-p-freeman)
- [Medical Education](https://scheq.org/tag/medical-education)
- [Meharry Medical College](https://scheq.org/tag/meharry-medical-college)
- [Health Systems](https://scheq.org/tag/health-systems)
- [Biomarker Testing](https://scheq.org/tag/biomarker-testing)
- [Stem Workforce](https://scheq.org/tag/stem-workforce)
- [Speaker](https://scheq.org/tag/speaker)
- [Racial Discrimination](https://scheq.org/tag/racial-discrimination)
- [Observeday](https://scheq.org/tag/observeday)
- [Interopability](https://scheq.org/tag/interopability-2)
- [Michigan Tech](https://scheq.org/tag/michigan-tech)
- [Entrepreneur](https://scheq.org/tag/entrepreneur)
- [Entrepreneurship](https://scheq.org/tag/entrepreneurship)
- [STEM Career](https://scheq.org/tag/stem-career)
- [Public Speaking](https://scheq.org/tag/public-speaking)