NEW PODCAST: An uptick in cancer rates among younger adults is concerning scientists. Do we know what’s behind it? Our Chief Executive Jennifer Dixon discusses with Kimmie Ng, MD, MPH and Charles Swanton. Listen now 🎧 health.org.uk/news-and-comme…

Being successful in the wrong assignment is still failure. Some of you aren’t tired from working hard—you’re tired from being out of alignment. Watch ‘From Chaos to Clarity’ on YouTube at #KeionHendersonTV: ow.ly/X5t550TlEBo #PastorKeion #KingdomPurpose #Priorities

On #NationalBlackMalePhysiciansDay, we celebrate R.J. Ledet, MD, PhD, MBA, our founder. From Louisiana roots to leading-edge medicine, he's breaking barriers. Only 2.6% of U.S. physicians are Black men. Dr. Ledet is changing that. His research, passion for equity, and community-focused

Don't miss early bird registration for the #NCCRT2024 Annual Meeting, which rises to $350 after 9/16, 11:59pm ET! For members, check your inboxes (or spam filter) for your invite, or reach out to [email protected] to confirm your status. Learn more here: nccrt.org/event/2024-ann…

Be there: #ACG2024 Annual Scientific Mtg & Postgrad Course in Philly 🔬Clinical Research 📊Postgrad Course & Scientific Symposia 💊Exhibits 🧘‍♂️Yoga 📺GI Jeopardy 🏆EndoTitans 🎉SCOPYs 👟Fun Runs for #DiversityinGI 🫂Friends! 🫂Friends! 🫂Friends! acgmeetings.gi.org #ACGfamily

🧵 1/8 📢 Research alert! Our latest study shows that living in food swamps—areas dominated by fast food and convenience stores—can increase the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) death, especially among Black and Hispanic communities. ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/OA…

The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. KizzyPhD joins us to answer your questions about when to get the latest COVID-19 shot, the efficacy of rapid tests, and more. sciencefriday.com/segments/quest…

No one should *own* hospitals. Healthcare is a public good. Everyone should pay for its structures and everyone should benefit from access to its services. Also, profit doesn’t have to govern US healthcare systems and physicians’ aren’t immune to profiteering.

We are more than what we produce for this system. We are more than our jobs/careers.

A student asked me a question: I am sometimes told that it is “easier” for me in STEM as a student from an UR background because of all the grants available to me. How do I respond to this? I wanted to expand on my answer a bit here…

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we present The Atlas of Inspiring Hispanic/Latinx Scientists. This resource showcases the scientific excellence of nearly 400 outstanding scientists. #LatinxAtlas #HispanicHeritageMonth fredhutch.org/en/about/about…

🚨new pub alert🚨 "Lifting the minority tax...is a heavy, complex, and multilayered task. The profits of this burden lifted, should we choose to work collectively and with equity as the intent, will benefit those most vulnerable to the tax, and advance [our] field."#diversityingi

Help your patients ace their colon prep with AGA's new #BottomsUp resources! Our website takes them through the process step by step, busts myths, and shares tips and hacks. Visit bottomsup.gastro.org for more info. #PatientCare #ColonHealth

We’re working again with BlackinCancer & Windsor Fellowship to offer PhD placements for Black students at one of our centres. This programme has been extended to offer more studentships across all our centres. Find out more & register for an insight session:

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Take a few minutes to visit IWillVote.com/Obama and make sure you’re registered and have a plan to vote. Then check in with your friends and family and make sure they’re registered, too. Let’s get it done.