Christopher R. Flowers: Health Disparities in Hematologic Malignancies conference highlights
Christopher R. Flowers, Division Head, Division of Cancer Medicine at
“Congratulations to all our presenters and participants in the second ‘Health Disparities in Hematologic Malignancies: From Genes to Outreach’ conference, held on June 7th and 8th at the Intercontinental Hotel in Houston, TX!! It was a resounding success. Hosted by MD Anderson and Weill Cornell Medicine, the event underscored significant advancements and expanded our understanding of the biological foundations, therapeutic targets, and social determinants influencing disease characteristics and phenotypes.
Conference Highlights
Genomic Ancestry: Risk Variants, Drug Metabolism, and Toxicity
Key Contributions: International speakers presented pioneering research on genomic ancestry and its influence on risk variants. Discussions highlighted the critical role of drug metabolism and toxicity, providing insights into personalized medicine and targeted therapies.
Prognostic and Therapeutic Implications of the Somatic Mutational Landscape
Key Contributions: Experts delved into the somatic mutational landscape, emphasizing its prognostic value and therapeutic implications. This session showcased discoveries that could shape future treatment protocols.
Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Outcomes
Key Contributions: Presentations underscored the necessity of addressing these factors to mitigate disparities in hematologic malignancies.
Advanced Tools for Modeling Disparities in Clinical and Basic Research
Key Contributions: Researchers introduced advanced tools and methodologies for modeling health disparities.
Burden of Lymphoproliferative Disorders in Latin America and Low and Middle-Income Countries
Key Contributions: Presentations highlighted unique challenges and potential strategies for intervention.
Community Engagement and Partnership Building
Key Contributions: Speakers emphasized collaborative efforts and shared success stories of effective community-based initiatives.
Developing a Funding Strategy to Address Disparities
Key Contributions: Strategies for securing financial support to combat health disparities were discussed, providing attendees with actionable insights to advance their research and outreach efforts.
Trainees: Actively participated, highlighting their research, and gaining invaluable feedback from established experts, fostering the next generation of scientists.
Audience: Engaged in dynamic discussions, contributing to a vibrant exchange of ideas and collaborative problem-solving.”
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