Achieving Equity: Disparities in Cancer
October 17, 2019 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Beckman Institute, Room 5602
Registration
"Achieving Equity: Disparities in Cancer" brings together research, healthcare, and broader communities for an action-oriented dialogue on the unequal racial and ethnic burdens of colorectal and prostate cancer. Hosted by IHSI in partnership with the Cancer Center at Illinois and the College of Applied Health Sciences, the half-day event includes keynotes by Dr. Karriem Watson (UIC) and Dr. Charles Rogers (University of Utah), highlights of current research at Illinois, a prevention and survivorship panel, and a networking lunch to discuss future directions. We welcome diverse participation from campus and the larger community with a focus on creating positive changes in human health and wellbeing.
Agenda
Welcome (breakfast provided)
Dr. Sean Garrick, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Keynote: Colorectal Cancer Disparities Elimination among African-American Men: A Public Health Crisis
Charles R. Rogers, PhD, MPH, MS, University of Utah
Illinois Research Highlight: Diet and Risk of Prostate Cancer
Joe Rowles
Illinois Research Highlight: Obesity and Prostate Cancer
Catherine Applegate
Keynote: Engaging Citizen Scientists to Improve Prostate Cancer Screening Among African American Men
Karriem Watson, DHSc, MS, MPH, University of Illinois Chicago
Healthcare and Community Panel: Survivorship and Advocacy
Networking Lunch (boxed lunches provided)
Parking
Metered Parking is available just east of the institute in the Beckman circle drive and in the campus parking deck directly east of the circle drive on the corner of University and Mathews avenues.
Getting to Room 5602
You may enter the Beckman Institute through the east entrance just off the circle drive. Walk through the atrium. The elevators will be located in the second hall to your right. Take the elevators to the fifth floor. When you exit the elevators, follow the signs to room 5602.
