The Science of Cancer Health Equities in Sexual and Gender Minority Communities Summit 2024
Join us for the Science of Cancer Health Equities in Sexual & Gender Minority Communities Summit 2024 at the Hyatt Regency in Rochester, NY from October 3rd to 4th. This meeting will bring together scientists interested in assessing and addressing disparities affecting sexual and gender minorities across the cancer control continuum, with a focus on discussing priorities for future research in this area, grant writing and related mentoring of trainees and early stage investigators.
Target audience: Individuals interested in SGM cancer health equity, regardless of discipline. Trainees and early-stage investigators will be prioritized for attendance and to give poster presentations.
APPLICATION TO ATTEND IS CLOSED
2024 Summit Schedule
All Events are held in the Hyatt Regency Ballroom unless noted otherwise
Thursday 10/03/2024
8:00 A.M. Registration and Breakfast (Hyatt Regency Foyer)
9:00 A.M. Opening Plenary: Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR): A Proven Path Towards Health
Speaker: Ronit Elk
9:30 A.M. Panel of SGM Community Partners
Moderator: Zul Surani
Speakers: Linda Donahue, Leanne Abramo, Joi Miner
10:30 A.M. Coffee break
11:00 A.M. Research on Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, and Polyamorous Identities
Moderator: Mandi Pratt-Chapman
Speakers: Jane Ussher, Lauren Beach, Josie Raphaelito
12:00 P.M. Summit Photo
12:15 P.M. Lunch
1:15 P.M. Adapting Cancer Interventions for SGM Communities
Moderator: Viktor Clark
Speakers: Richard Brown, Smita Banerjee, Theresa Hastert, Lauren Ghazal
2:30 P.M. Coffee break
3:00 P.M. Grant Writing Boot Camp
Speaker: Phoenix Mathews
5:00 P.M. Reception (Hyatt Center City Lounge and Terrace)
Friday 10/04/2024
8:00 A.M. Breakfast (Hyatt Regency Foyer)
9:00 A.M. Working in Transdisciplinary Teams to Advance SGM Cancer Equity
Speaker: Gwen Quinn
9:30 A.M. Panel of Transdisciplinary Researchers and Team Members
Moderator: Gwen Quinn
Speakers: Scout, Jason Domogauer, Chasity Walters, Matt Schabath
10:30 A.M. Coffee break
11:00 A.M. SGM Initiatives in Industry: SOGI Data Collection and Beyond
Moderator: Garo Kiledjian
Speakers: Keith Dawson (Genetech), Shir Netanel (Johnson & Johnson), Kelly Sandson (Epic), Jessica Brescher (Bristol Myers Squibb)
12:15 P.M. Lunch
1:15 P.M. Lightning Talks from Submitted Abstracts
Moderator: Charles Kamen
Speakers: Shanna Stryker, Raymond Allen Ruiz, Raul Mejia, Alixida Ramos, Deana Williams
2:30 P.M. Coffee break
3:00 P.M. Mock Grant Review
Chairs: Shine Chang, Michelle Janelsins, Gwen Quinn, Charlie Kamen
Speakers: Christopher Wheldon, Liz Arthur, John Fuller