Strengthening Networks and Highlighting Black Excellence in Cancer Research and Medicine.
NEWS & MEDIA
We work hard both inside and outside of science to communicate our work, provide visibility to young scientists and make sure our communities are supported with the information they need. A well informed community is an empowered one, so take a look at some of the latest coverage we’ve received below and help spread the word about all the amazing developments at BlackinCancer.
#BLACKINCANCERWEEK HIGHLIGHTS BLACK PEOPLE IN CANCER RESEARCH AND MEDICINE - DR.HENRY HENDERSON AND SIGOURNEY BELL
CANCER DOESN'T SEE COLOR, BUT THE PIPELINE DOES... - KILAN ASHAD BISHOP, JAYE GARDINER, DANIELLE TWUM AND KAELA MAKINS
IF NOT US, THEN WHO? CANCER EDUCATION FOR US, BY US - CHRYSTELLE VILFRANC, ELSHADDAI WHITE AND ROLANDO LYLES
October 14, 2020
Henry and Sigourney spoke to Forbes about why #BlackInCancerWeek was created , what they hope to achieve and how they plan to make the impact long-lasting.
October 13, 2020
Blog by Kilan, Kaela, Jaye and Danielle on the importance of diversity in the pipeline of cancer researchers. #TheCancerPipeline
October 14, 2020
Chrystelle, Elshaddai and Rolando discuss the importance of cancer education within the Black community and how we can tackle the misconceptions.
October 11, 2020
Blog by Henry and Sigourney explaining the importance of #BlackinCancerWeek and why movements like Black in Cancer are so important for the community.
October 13, 2020
Blog by Kilan, Kaela, Jaye and Danielle on the importance of diversity in the pipeline of cancer researchers. #TheCancerPipeline
October 14, 2020
Chrystelle, Elshaddai and Rolando discuss the importance of cancer education within the Black community and how we can tackle the misconceptions.
THIS IS #BLACKINCANCERWEEK - DR.HENRY HENDERSON AND SIGOURNEY BELL
CANCER DOESN'T SEE COLOR, BUT THE PIPELINE DOES... - KILAN ASHAD BISHOP, JAYE GARDINER, DANIELLE TWUM AND KAELA MAKINS
IF NOT US, THEN WHO? CANCER EDUCATION FOR US, BY US - CHRYSTELLE VILFRANC, ELSHADDAI WHITE AND ROLANDO LYLES
SIGOURNEY BELL MAKES IT ONTO THE PRESTIGIOUS FORBES 30 UNDER 30 2021 LIST
FAMILY HISTORY: ITS GOOD TO TALK - DR JULIA MORRIS
Black in Cancer: CHAMPIONING DIVERSITY IN CANCER RESEARCH AND MEDICINE
April 8, 2021
Co-founder Sigourney Bell is listed as a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree for her continued promoting Black excellence in research whilst also educating the community about early diagnosis and advocacy .
March 10, 2021
Blog post by Julia highlighting the importance of families talking openly about family history which could be vital for the early detection of cancer.
February 2, 2021
Co-founders Sigourney and Henry wrote about what's next for Black in Cancer. They highlighted plans to develop a Cancer Pipeline Program and a Cancer Awareness Program.
1-ON-1 WITH BLACKINCANCER CO-FOUNDER - DR HENRY HENDERSON III
RE-DEFINING THE IMAGE OF A SCIENTIST - DR KORIE GRAYSON
CALLING FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND MORE GENEROSITY IN STEM - DR DANIELLE TWUM
June 22, 2020
Henry spoke to Nature about what Black scientists want from colleagues and their institutions.
March 31, 2020
Korie spoke to Blk + In Grad School about redefining the image of what it means to be a scientist.
May 27, 2020
Danielle spoke to AAAS about her role as an AAAS IF/THEN Ambassador, support for young scientists and the importance of visibility.