Video series uses storytelling to increase diversity in clinical trials: “Having a seat at the table is essential”

The Directors: Yolanda Sanchez and Kelvin Lee talk about making cancer centers more resilient
“Diverse ecosystems are more robust than non-diverse ecosystems. That is a biological fact.”

“We’ve always argued that money comes and goes, but if you lose a generation of scientists—you can’t buy them back,” said Kelvin Lee, director of the Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center.

February 27, 2026

Vol.52 No.08

By Claire Marie Porter and Paul Goldberg

Black History Month Podcast

Joni Nelson tells us how her background led her to pursue research that meets the needs of the community
“I’m standing on the shoulders of giants”

Joni D. Nelson, assistant director for the Office of Workforce Development at the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, remembers the exact day a switch went off in her head and her career took a turn towards finding ways to improve public health.

February 27, 2026

Vol.52 No.08

By Joni D. Nelson, Robert A. Winn and Preston Willett

Black History Month Podcast

Malcolm V. Brock on his journey from Bermuda to Japan to the U.S. to England–and from Japanese studies to thoracic oncology
“When it gets down to brass tacks, relationships between each other, we’re all one.”

Malcolm V. Brock, director of Clinical and Translational Research in Thoracic Surgery at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, grew up in Bermuda. His father insisted that his children branch outside the small island—the country has a population of just over 60,000 people—and challenge themselves abroad.

February 20, 2026

Vol.52 No.07

By Malcolm V. Brock, Robert A. Winn and Preston Willett

Black History Month Cancer History Project

Olopade: “The genetic basis of every cancer, or everything we do, starts in Africa.”
For Black History Month, Olopade reflects on mentorship, community, and her career in cancer genetics

When Olufunmilayo I. “Funmi” Olopade was born, the most common Nigerian career aspirations were pastor or teacher. Olopade’s father, a pastor, thought differently. He wanted his children to be scientists, economists, and doctors.

February 13, 2026

Vol.52 No.06

By Olufunmilayo I. Olopade, Robert A. Winn and Preston Willett

Black History Month Podcast

Black History Month: Otis Brawley shares how lessons learned in West Side Detroit shape his stance on cancer prevention
“Trying to realize how good we actually could be if our system were truly efficient is what Otis is all about”

Growing up in inner-city Detroit, Otis Brawley had a thriving community made up of his parents, Jesuit priests, friends, and neighbors encouraging him that he could do anything he put his mind to.

February 06, 2026

Vol.52 No.05

By Robert A. Winn, Otis W. Brawley and Preston Willett

Clinical Roundup

Researchers build best practice framework to boost racial and cultural diversity in biospecimen research

A team of researchers developed a best practice framework that other researchers and health systems can leverage to build trustworthiness and increase diversity in biospecimen research.

February 06, 2026

Vol.52 No.05

Video series uses storytelling to increase diversity in clinical trials: “Having a seat at the table is essential”

YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN

The Directors: Yolanda Sanchez and Kelvin Lee talk about making cancer centers more resilient
“Diverse ecosystems are more robust than non-diverse ecosystems. That is a biological fact.”

Joni Nelson tells us how her background led her to pursue research that meets the needs of the community
“I’m standing on the shoulders of giants”

Malcolm V. Brock on his journey from Bermuda to Japan to the U.S. to England–and from Japanese studies to thoracic oncology
“When it gets down to brass tacks, relationships between each other, we’re all one.”

Olopade: “The genetic basis of every cancer, or everything we do, starts in Africa.”
For Black History Month, Olopade reflects on mentorship, community, and her career in cancer genetics

Black History Month: Otis Brawley shares how lessons learned in West Side Detroit shape his stance on cancer prevention
“Trying to realize how good we actually could be if our system were truly efficient is what Otis is all about”

Researchers build best practice framework to boost racial and cultural diversity in biospecimen research

Renew today!

Subscriber content

Never miss an issue!

Login

Video series uses storytelling to increase diversity in clinical trials: “Having a seat at the table is essential”

YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN

The Directors: Yolanda Sanchez and Kelvin Lee talk about making cancer centers more resilient“Diverse ecosystems are more robust than non-diverse ecosystems. That is a biological fact.”

Joni Nelson tells us how her background led her to pursue research that meets the needs of the community“I’m standing on the shoulders of giants”

Malcolm V. Brock on his journey from Bermuda to Japan to the U.S. to England–and from Japanese studies to thoracic oncology“When it gets down to brass tacks, relationships between each other, we’re all one.”

Olopade: “The genetic basis of every cancer, or everything we do, starts in Africa.”For Black History Month, Olopade reflects on mentorship, community, and her career in cancer genetics

Black History Month: Otis Brawley shares how lessons learned in West Side Detroit shape his stance on cancer prevention“Trying to realize how good we actually could be if our system were truly efficient is what Otis is all about”

Researchers build best practice framework to boost racial and cultural diversity in biospecimen research

Never miss an issue!

Login

The Directors: Yolanda Sanchez and Kelvin Lee talk about making cancer centers more resilient
“Diverse ecosystems are more robust than non-diverse ecosystems. That is a biological fact.”

Joni Nelson tells us how her background led her to pursue research that meets the needs of the community
“I’m standing on the shoulders of giants”

Malcolm V. Brock on his journey from Bermuda to Japan to the U.S. to England–and from Japanese studies to thoracic oncology
“When it gets down to brass tacks, relationships between each other, we’re all one.”

Olopade: “The genetic basis of every cancer, or everything we do, starts in Africa.”
For Black History Month, Olopade reflects on mentorship, community, and her career in cancer genetics

Black History Month: Otis Brawley shares how lessons learned in West Side Detroit shape his stance on cancer prevention
“Trying to realize how good we actually could be if our system were truly efficient is what Otis is all about”