Cancer Innovation and Those Who are Left Behind, SXSW 2024
2024-03-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | SXSW, Austin TX, Austin, TX, United States
Discussion panel — Part of the Health and MedTech Track at SXSW 2024. Topics to include breakthroughs in cancer technology and care and the gaps in prevention and treatment access faced by historically underserved communities. Ysabel Duron, Founder of the Latino Cancer Institute, will join Dr. Harlan Levine from City of Hope.
https://schedule.sxsw.com/2024/events/PP141331

CHLI's Tech Talk on Artificial Intelligence
2024-03-20 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Florida International University, 601 New Jersey Avenue Northwest #suite 103, Washington, DC, DC, 20001, United States
Format: in-person & livestream
Focus: How AI impacts our lives, especially within our Hispanic community, through a dynamic conversation led by Susan Gonzales CEO of AIandYou. Explore the opportunities, challenges, and policy implications of AI development.

Science Collaborative for Health Disparities and Artificial Intelligence Bias Reduction Think-a-Thon
2024-03-20 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Date: March 20, 2024; 2:00 – 4:30 pm (ET)
Monthly Webinar: open to the public
Focus: Demystify AI & cloud computing and empower health disparities research. About ScHARe: Science Collaborative for Health disparities and Artificial intelligence bias Reduction is a cloud-based platform for population science including social determinants of health (SDOH), and data sets designed to accelerate research in health disparities, health and healthcare delivery outcomes, and artificial intelligence (AI) bias mitigation strategies.

LatinaSHARE Conference 2024: Voces Unidas Crean Cambio
2024-03-21 | 4W43 Conference Center, 4 W 43rd St., New York, NY, 10036, United States
Format: In-person & livestream
This conference will be held in Spanish with simultaneous translation into English.
Focus: LatinaShare’s 30th anniversary conference will address Latina cancer survivors’ needs: Socioeconomic barriers, healthcare trust, cultural stigmas, mental health.

ScHARe: Data Science Projects 1 – Health Disparities and Individual SDOH (Webinar) 2-4:30pm EST
2024-04-17 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Hands-on research collaboration session on individual SDOH. About ScHARe: Science Collaborative for Health disparities and Artificial intelligence bias Reduction is a cloud-based platform for population science including social determinants of health (SDOH).
FREE
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How to Equitably Respond to Local Cancer Needs (Webinar) 10am CST
2024-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
This webinar will feature experts from the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida, Genentech, as well as a patient advocate, who will explore local cancer issues. Panelists will share how to strategically listen, engage, and respond to local cancer needs to guide cancer research, care, and outreach tailored to address the needs of local communities.
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Summit on Cancer Health Disparities (SCHD24)
2024-04-26 08:00 - 2024-04-28 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Held annually, SCHD 2024 will bring together oncology professionals, cancer disparity researchers, and other stakeholders to discuss factors leading to cancer health disparities. A distinctive feature of this conference is case-based discussions that will describe a problem, how it was solved, and the lessons learned.
https://education.binayfoundation.org/content/summit-cancer-health-disparities-schd24

Cancer Support Community Los Angeles: "Rompiendo el Silencio: Como Entender y Afrontar la Depresión" (Webinar) (SPANISH ONLY)
2024-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
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National Hispanic/Latinx Health Summit 2024
2024-05-06 08:00 - 2024-05-07 17:00 (America/New_York)
The Summit will convene Hispanic/Latinx leaders from health and human service organizations, faith-based communities, health policy professionals, community stakeholders, health departments and government agencies. The purpose of the National Summit is to establish a National Hispanic/Latinx Health Agenda and implementation plan. The summit will focus on updating the groundbreaking National Hispanic/Latinx Health Federal Action Agenda from 2020.
https://hispanicnet.org/

2024 Health Data Leadership Institute
2024-05-07 08:00 - 2024-05-08 17:00 (America/New_York) | Academy Health Office, 1666 K Street NW Suite #1100, Washington, DC, DC, 20006, United States
An Academy Health event focused using health data to improve healthcare. Attendees will learn from health policy experts, government program leaders, data users, and entrepreneurs with deep knowledge in data use. Ysabel Duron, founder of the Latino Cancer Institute, will take part in the Institute’s upcoming panel discussion titled “Redefining Boundaries: AI, Privacy, and Safety in the Digital Age of Health Care” on May 8.
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ScHARe: Data Science Projects 2 - Health Disparities and Structural SDOH (Webinar) 2-4:30pm EST
2024-05-15 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Hands-on research collaboration session on structural SDOH. About ScHARe: Science Collaborative for Health disparities and Artificial intelligence bias Reduction is a cloud-based platform for population science including social determinants of health (SDOH).
FREE
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14th Joining Forces Against Hereditary Cancer (FORCE) Annual Conference
2024-06-13 08:00 - 2024-06-15 17:00 (America/New_York)
Joining FORCEs is for anyone who has a personal or family history of cancer or a mutation in BRCA, PALB2, CHEK2, ATM, PTEN or other inherited gene mutation and those diagnosed with Lynch syndrome. Sessions address important issues for survivors and previvors, their relatives, supporters and healthcare providers.

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Addressing the Influence of Interpersonal Biases on Health Outcomes and Disparities
2024-06-18 12:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Online
June 17 – June 18, 2024 | 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. ET | Virtual
Addressing the Influence of Interpersonal Biases on Health Outcomes and Disparities
Workshop by National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities and other NIH institutes on addressing the influence of interpersonal biases on health outcomes and disparities. Subject matter experts will discuss the issue, assess the current state of the science, and explore strategies for directing future research.
https://nimhd.nih.gov/news-events/conferences-events/interpersonal-biases-workshop.html

ScHARe: Data Science Projects 3 – Health Outcomes (Webinar) 2-4:30pm EST
2024-06-19 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Online
Hands-on research collaboration session on health care delivery and health outcomes. About ScHARe: Science Collaborative for Health disparities and Artificial intelligence bias Reduction is a cloud-based platform for population science including social determinants of health (SDOH).
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RUNX1 - Neoplasias Hematológicas Hereditarias: No Tan Poco Frecuentes (Seminario Virtual)
2024-07-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
(Hereditary Hematological Neoplasms: Not So Rare) [Virtual Webinar]

July 15th: 3pm CST / 4pm CDT / 5pm EST / 6pm UYT /  11 pm CEST

Neoplasias Hematológicas Hereditarias: No Tan Poco Frecuentes

(Hereditary Hematological Neoplasms: Not So Rare)

Virtual – In Spanish

Webinar by RUNX1 Research Program for Spanish-speaking healthcare providers about how and when to suspect a germline variant is at the root of a hematologic malignancy, how to order testing, and how to best support the patient and family. Leading the presentation is presenter Ximena Jordan Bruno, M.D., Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania. She is joined by three panelists for the Q&A session: Cecilia Guillermo, M.D., Profesora de la Unidad Académica de Hematología, Hospital de Clínicas, Facultad de Medicina, Udelar, Montevideo, Uruguay; María Noel Spangenberg, M.D., Departamento de Hematología, Hospital de Clínicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay; and Elvira D Rodrigues Pereira Velloso, M.D., Ph.D., Professora Associada de Hematologia da Faculdade de Medicina da USP, Laboratório Clínico Hospital, Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, Brasil.

Trends in Cancer We Can't Afford to ignore Anymore!
2024-09-20 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Free Virtual Webinar, September 20

9-10:30 am PST/ 11-12:30 pm CDT/Noon – 1:30 pm EST

Join us for the kickoff of our Friday Forum Series with a crucial discussion on the link between obesity and gastric (stomach), liver, and colorectal cancers. Esteemed experts, including doctors Constanza Camargo, PhD from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), David Garcia, PhD University of Arizona (UArizona), and Mariana Stern, PhD University of Southern California (USC), will share insights on these pressing issues. This series, part of our weekly workshops, aims to address health inequities and improve cancer outcomes within the Latino community.

The six-part series runs until October 25, concluding with our 6th Annual National Latino Cancer Institute Forum. Each session features expert presentations, moderated Q&A sessions, and Spanish live interpretation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading Latino researchers about cancer disparities, advancements in healthcare technology, and more.

National Hispanic Family Cancer Awareness Week - Conversations on Cancer Panel
2024-09-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join the FDA Oncology Center of Excellence for the kickoff of their inaugural National Hispanic Family Cancer Awareness Week. This virtual panel discussion will address critical issues in cancer prevention, treatment, and research within the Latino community. TLCI founder Ysabel Duron will be among the distinguished speakers. This event is part of a week-long initiative (Sept 20-26) aimed at increasing cancer awareness, promoting clinical trial participation, and encouraging contributions to genetic research databases. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in crucial conversations about Latino health and cancer disparities.

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17th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved
2024-09-21 08:00 - 2024-09-24 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This conference is dedicated to advancing the understanding of cancer disparities that pose significant public health challenges. Join experts from academia, industry, government, and the community as we facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas, delve into the latest findings, and catalyze the development of new research initiatives in the field of cancer health disparities. #AACRdisp24
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RUNX1 - Neoplasias Hematológicas Hereditarias: No Tan Poco Frecuentes (Seminario Virtual)
2024-09-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
(Hereditary Hematological Neoplasms: Not So Rare) [Virual Webinar]

September 23rd: 11 am CST  /  12 pm CDT  /  1 pm EST / 2 pm UYT / 7 pm CEST

Neoplasias Hematológicas Hereditarias: No Tan Poco Frecuentes

(Hereditary Hematological Neoplasms: Not So Rare)

Virtual – In Spanish

Webinar by RUNX1 Research Program for Spanish-speaking healthcare providers about how and when to suspect a germline variant is at the root of a hematologic malignancy, how to order testing, and how to best support the patient and family. Leading the presentation is presenter Ximena Jordan Bruno, M.D., Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania. She is joined by three panelists for the Q&A session: Sofía Grille, M.D., Ph.D., Profesora Agregada, Unidad Académica de Hematología y Departamento Básico de Medicina, Hospital de Clínicas, Montevideo, Uruguay; María Díez Campelo, M.D., Ph.D., Hematóloga/Hematologist, Profesora Asociada de Hematología, Hospital Universitario de Salamanca, Salamanca, España; and María Roberta Demichelis Gómez, M.D., Profesora Asistente, Departamento de Hematología/Oncología, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición, Salvador Zubirán, Ciudad de México, México.

Cancer + Careers: Pregunte A Los Expertos Seminario: Balacear el trabajo y el cáncer con Sissy Silva, Cancer and Careers Cancer + Careers: Pregunte A Los Expertos:
2024-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
September 24, 2024

Seminario: Balacear el trabajo y el cáncer con Sissy Silva, Cancer and Careers

Virtual – In Spanish

Durante este seminario web, nos enfocaremos en formas de manejar el trabajo durante o después del tratamiento.

English: During this online seminar, we’ll focus on ways to navigate work during and after treatment.

Genetic Findings Driving Blood Cancer in Latinos
2024-09-27 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Free Virtual Webinar, September 27

9-10:30 am PST/ 11-12:30 pm CDT/Noon – 1:30 pm ET

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month! Join us for our 2nd of the Friday Forum Series on Sept 27th. During this intense one-and-a-half-hour webinar we explore groundbreaking research into blood cancer in Latino populations and barriers to the latest life-saving treatments. Hear from our collaborating sponsors, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, on their successful on-site and online programs to reach the vulnerable Latino population, including the Spanish speaking!

“Talking About Cancer Won’t Kill Us, the Silence Will!” is TLCI’s six-part Friday Forum Series running from Sept. 20th to Oct. 25th, concluding with our 6th Annual National The Latino Cancer Institute Forum. Each free virtual session features expert presentations, moderated Q&A sessions, and live Spanish interpretation.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading Latino researchers about cancer disparities, healthcare technology advancements, and more.

For more information on our 6-part series, including speaker line-up, dates, and agenda, visit our virtual Friday Forum Series web page.

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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back – Advances and Barriers in Latina Breast Cancer
2024-10-04 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Free Virtual Webinar, October 4th, 2024

9-10:30 am PST / 11-12:30 pm CDT / Noon – 1:30 pm ET

Join us during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for a crucial discussion on breast cancer care in Latino/a communities. In this 3rd Forum in the series, we explore research progress and disparities in genetic and genomic testing access with leading researchers. Experts will examine policy and other solutions to remove barriers and promote a more equitable future.

Featuring panelists from National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, and American Cancer Society (ACS).

For more information on our 6-part series, including speaker line-up, dates, and agenda, visit our virtual Friday Forum Series web page.

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How Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Health Tech Intersect in Latino Lives
2024-10-11 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Free Virtual Webinar, October 11th, 2024

9-10:30 am PST / 11-12:30 pm CDT / Noon – 1:30 pm ET

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare, but what does this mean for Latino communities? Join us for our 4th Friday Forum as we dive into how AI intersects with Latino health, influencing cancer interventions, diagnosis, and care. We’ll also explore telemedicine and remote monitoring, and the Patient AI Rights Initiative.

Featuring Dr. Enrique Velasquez Villarreal from City of Hope, Andrea Downing from The Light Collective, Luis Belen from NHIT, and Julio Garcia from Rise South City.

For more information on our 6-part series, including speaker line-up, dates, and agenda, visit our virtual Friday Forum Series web page.

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Cancer + Careers: Pregunte A Los Expertos Seminario - Balacear el Trabajo y el Cáncer: Preguntas y Respuestas con Victoria Blinder, MD, MSC
2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
October 15, 2024

Balacear el Trabajo y el Cáncer: Preguntas y Respuestas con Victoria Blinder, MD, MSC

Virtual – In Spanish

Durante esta sesión, la Dra. Victoria Blinder, responderá a sus preguntas relacionadas con el equilibrio entre la salud y las demandas laborales.

English: During this session, Dr. Victoria Blinder will answer questions on balancing health and work demands.

Can the HPV Vaccine Help Conquer Latina Cervical Cancer?
2024-10-18 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Free Virtual Webinar, October 18th, 2024

9-10:30 am PST / 11-12:30 pm CDT / Noon – 1:30 pm ET

Join us for a critical discussion on the potential of the HPV vaccine to eliminate cervical cancer in Latina communities. In this 5th Friday Forum, our panelists will explore:

Cervical cancer disparities among Hispanics/Latinas

Alternative HPV vaccine schedules to increase access

Public health strategies for cancer prevention

Training community health workers for cervical health outreach

Featuring speakers: Dr. Jane Montealegre, MD Anderson Cancer Center; Dr. Carolina Porras and Dr. Rolando Herrero, NCI-Costa Rica Studies; Dr. Francisco Garcia, Pima County Public Health Department; and Nancy Pena, Navegación de Pacientes Internacionales.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the latest research and initiatives in cervical cancer prevention for Latina communities.

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For more information on our 6-part series, including speaker line-up, dates, and agenda, visit our virtual Friday Forum Series web page.

6th Annual Forum: A National Perspective on the Impact of Cancer Research, Leadership, and Engagement within the Latino Community
2024-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Free Virtual Webinar, October 25, 2024

9-12 noon PST/ 11-2:00 pm CDT/Noon – 3:00 pm EST

In the concluding session of our virtual Friday Forum Series, you’ll hear from the Director of the NCI, the Chair of the President’s Cancer Panel and the latest from the All of Us research program.

For more information on our 6-part series, including speaker line-up, dates, and agenda, visit our virtual Friday Forum Series web page.

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Breast Cancer, Diet, and Heart Health: What the Pathways Study Reveals
2024-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Format: Online Webinar

Discover how findings from the Pathways Study are unlocking new ways to protect breast cancer survivors from heart disease. Learn practical, research-backed lifestyle tips from Isaac Ergas, PhD, and Robin Zwerling Baltrushes, MD, to improve long-term health. Connect with leading researchers shaping survivorship care and learn more about the Pathways Study at https://thepathwaysstudy.org.”

Webinar registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9117278947406/WN_8vBShjARQiGp2oxeMD4Q2g#/registration

Cancer + Careers: Preguntale A Los Expertos Seminario - Balacear el Trabajo y el Cáncer: Preguntas y Respuestas con Nieves Cuervo, MD
2024-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
November 5, 2024

Balacear el Trabajo y el Cáncer: Preguntas y Respuestas con Nieves Cuervo, MD

Virtual – In Spanish

Durante esta sesión, la Dra. Nieves Cuervo, responderá a sus preguntas relacionadas con el equilibrio entre la salud mental y las demandas laborales.

English: During this session, Dr. Nieves Cuervo will answer questions related to balancing mental health with work demands.

Triage Cancer Webinars: Tips on Accessing Care
2024-11-19 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
11am PT / 1pm CT /2pm ET

Duration: 90 minutes

Tips on Accessing Care

This webinar will present tips for accessing cancer screenings, testing, and biomarker testing, including insurance coverage for these services, and steps to take if insurance denies coverage. Course Level: Beginner.

Breast Cancer Study Townhall: Sharing Results
2025-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Free Virtual Townhall
March 17, 2025 – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Join Dr. Manali Patel (Stanford) and Ysabel Duron (TLCI) to learn about findings from our research on genomic testing access disparities among diverse breast cancer patients.
This study is a collaborative project between Stanford University, The Latino Cancer Institute, and multiple community partners in Northern California, funded by the California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP).
The virtual event will include a presentation of the research findings, followed by a Q&A session with the research team. Spanish interpretation will be provided.
Initial findings were presented during our 2024 Friday Forum Series: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back – Advances and Barriers in Latina Breast Cancer.
Register for a virtual townhall to hear the research findings about genomic – tumor testing access among Spanish speaking women with breast cancer
Register: https://tinyurl.com/paccstanford
