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Bridging the Gap in Colorectal Cancer Screenings Among Minority Groups

Personnel from the University of Florida’s STEM Translational Communication Center and UF Health Cancer Center discussed barriers and options to colon cancer screenings, information about microbiomes, and share resources to participate in cancer research.

 

Key Topics:

  • Microbiomes and Nutrition
  • Virtual Colon Cancer Screenings
  • Information about Participating in Research Studies

 

 

Speakers:

  • Dr. Melissa Vilaro, PhD, M.P.H., C.P.H, Post Doctoral Associate, UF STEM Translational Communication Center
  • Dr. Eric Cooks, PhD, Postdoctoral Associate, UF STEM Translational Communication Center
  • Dr. Christisn Jobin, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Program Leader, Cancer Microbiota & Host Response, UF Health Cancer Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
  • Miriam Buhr, MS, Research Coordinator, UF STEM Translational Communication Center
  • Pedro Ylisastigui, BA, Research Coordinator, UF STEM Translational Communication Center

 

Posted: March 25, 2021
Category: News