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