Folakemi T. Odedina, PhD
AACR Distinguished Lectureship on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities

Folakemi T. Odedina, PhD

Professor, Division of Hematology/Oncology
Enterprise Deputy Director, Community Outreach & Engagement,
Co-Director, Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research (CHCR)
Director, CHCR Global Health Equity Initiatives,
Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center,
Jacksonville, FL

For her seminal research in understanding and implementing community-based behavioral interventions to improve the health of minority populations, her dedication to facilitating and promoting clinical trial participation among underserved and underrepresented populations, and her leadership in training the next generation of health equity scientists.

This AACR lectureship recognizes an investigator whose novel and significant work has had or may have a far-reaching impact on the etiology, detection, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of cancer health disparities.
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