Morehouse School of Medicine News Center
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Mitigating Inequities Caused or Exacerbated by the COVID-19 Pandemic
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 - As we have seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, health and social disparities exist that result in disproportionately higher rates of exposure, illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19 for marginalized communities. In January, the White House established a Presidential COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, which last week released a comprehensive report with recommendations for mitigating inequities caused or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and for preventing such inequities in the future.
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MSM and the United Health Foundation Host the 2021 Digital Health Equity Virtual Convening
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 - Health experts, clinicians, and researchers to discuss health equity, access to primary care, and policy solutions.
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Bridges to Biotechnology and Bioentrepreneurship: Improving Diversity in the Biotechnology Sector
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 - Nature Biotechnology is a monthly journal covering the science and business of biotechnology. It publishes new concepts in technology/methodology of relevance to the biological, biomedical, agricultural, and environmental sciences as well as covers the commercial, political, ethical, legal, and societal aspects of this research.
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Abbott Launches New Initiative to Drive Diversity in Medical Research and Improve Care Among Under-Represented Populations
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 - Abbott announced the launch of a new initiative designed to help create a more inclusive clinical trial ecosystem through new approaches to training, education, and improving the clinical research infrastructure within the U.S.
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MSM and Freenome Present Research Demonstrating High Enrollment Rates for African Americans in Clinical Trial
OCTOBER 29, 2021 - New study finds African American recruitment at a historically black college and university (HBCU) matches other patient populations. Morehouse is a leading site for enrollment for PREEMPT CRC, Freenome's large, registrational study for colorectal cancer screening.
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Dr. David Satcher to Receive 2021 Fries Prize for Improving Health
OCTOBER 22, 2021 - Satcher Honored for Championing Health Equity and Commitment to Eliminating Health Disparities.
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MSM CHOICE Neighborhoods Program Offers New Community Initiatives During October
OCTOBER 22, 2021 - Upcoming events focus on health education, wellness, and economic development.
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MSM Announces Launch of the National African American Child and Family Research Center
OCTOBER 22, 2021 - The Center, the first of its kind in the United States, will focus on community-engaged research to uplift African American children and families.
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MSM Students to Participate in Biogen's Summer Health Equity Fellowship Program
OCTOBER 18, 2021 - Fellowship program aims to help advance health equity and improve patient experiences.
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