Dr. Alfred O. Coffin
Dr. Alfred O. Coffin (May 14, 1961 – September 6, 1933) was a botanist and anthropologist and the first African American to earn a PhD in the Biological Sciences. Born in Pontotoc, Mississippi, little is known of his upbringing. He received his BA (1885) from Fisk University, and MA (1888) and PhD in Biology (1889) […]
Dr. Patricia Era Bath
Dr. Patrica Bath (November 1942 – May 30, 2019) was an ophthalmologist, laser scientist, inventor, and humanitarian who is known for inventing a new device and technique for cataract surgery called the Laserphaco Probe. A Native of New York, she was encouraged by her parents at an early age to pursue education. While in high […]
Dr. Roger Arliner Young
Dr. Roger Arliner Young (August 20, 1899 – November 9, 1964) was the first African American woman to earn a PhD in Zoology. Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, she came from a poor family and still overcame racial and gender norms to excel. She was the only child to a father that was a coal […]
SCHEQ 2nd Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit Recap
SCHEQ held our 2nd Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit Nov 18-19 in greater Atlanta at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Georgia (PCOM) in Suwanee, GA. The theme of this year’s summit was “Black and Hispanic Populations Navigating Lung Cancer: Stepping Stones to Equity.” This theme was chosen because we often hear about the […]
2024 FLASCO Cancer Disparities & Health Equity Summit Recap
This year’s Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO) Cancer Disparities & Health Equity Summit was held in Tampa at the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel on Nov 8 – Nov 9, 2024. This conference brings together many leaders across patient advocacy, oncology, pharmacy, nurses, administrations, surgeons, and industry. The speakers discussed various programs, research studies, […]
SCHEQ Foundation interview on “The Experience with Ross & Scott”
SCHEQ Founder and CEO, Dr. Eugene Manley Jr, was interviewed on “The Experience Live with Russ & Scott S7 episde 186” youtube channel on December 11, 2024. Russ Hedge, with RussHedge.com, is an inspirational speaker, marketing coach, and cancer patient. Scott 11/6/2024 at 7 PM (ET). D. Scott Smith, at THE WACO EXPERIENCE, is a […]
National Lung Cancer Roundtable (NLCRT) Annual Meeting 2024
Start: December 9, 2024 7:00 AM (ET) End: December 10, 2024 1:00 PM (ET) SCHEQ is attending the NLCRT 2024 Annual Meeting. The NLCRT membership consists of a nationwide coalition of more than 220 professional and national societies, cancer centers, government agencies, research groups, advocacy and policy organizations, and corporate associates that convenes to work […]
Advancing Precision Medicine Conference 2024 Recap
We attended the Advancing Precision Medicine 2024 Conference held Nov 1-2, 2024, at the Philadelphia Convention Center in Center City. Nigel Russell organized this event. The conference focused on rare diseases, oncology, and precision medicine approaches across these and other diseases. We have listed some takeaways below. Integrated Diagnostics for Lung Cancer There was an […]
SCHEQ Foundation Welcomes Michael Mejia as Senior Director of Strategic Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK, NY (November 26, 2024) – The SCHEQ Foundation (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity) is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Mejia as Senior Director of Strategic Development. Michael joins the organization from the Advisory Board, a healthcare consulting firm and the research division of Optum and UnitedHealth Group, where […]
Milken Institute Future of Health Summit 2024
Start: November 13, 2024 7:00 AM (ET) End: November 14, 2024 6:30 PM (ET) SCHEQ is speaking at the Future of Health Summit. It brings the best minds together to confront some of the largest challenges in health. Many of the discussions are designed to bring human, financial, educational, and scientific resources to the most […]