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Chanita Hughes-Halbert, PhD speaks at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Chanita Hughes-Halbert, PhD spoke Thursday, Feb. 25, at a joint seminar held by the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance and the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center titled "Address Social Determinants of Cancer Health Disparities Using a Community-Based Participatory Approach." She discussed reasons for patients participating in cancer genetics research, why a disconnect exists between participation and enrollment rates and community-based participatory research to address cancer disparities, among other topics.
For many women, she explained, cost was a factor with regards to genetic testing, and different approaches are needed for different populations.
"Benefits may not be directly apparent to individuals," she said.
Hughes-Halbert is Associate Dean for Assessment and Evaluation for the College of Medicine, a Professor for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Endowed Chair for Cancer Equity at the Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina.
About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University and the communities they serve.