Grantee Spotlights

Here is an in-depth look at CRCHD investigators, grantees, and their programs' accomplishments, contributions, and activities in the field of cancer health disparities.

2009

• Marjorie Kagawa-Singer
  Hear about one woman's upbringing in an isolated California town led her to study how illness is traditionally perceived and cured around the world.
• Professional Development Workshop Awardees
  See this year’s Professional Development Workshop awardees, who were honored for their stellar Podium and Poster presentations.
• AACR MICR Awardees
  View a listing of CRCHD trainees awarded a 2009 AACR Minority Scholar Award or Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar Award in Cancer Research.
• American Samoa
  Discover the CNP of the Territory of American Samoa and how they overcame language and cultural barriers to increase awareness and education related to cancer health disparities.

2008

• Jessie Satia
  Learn about Dr. Satia, a K-22 (NCI Career Development Transition Award) grantee, and her research in the field of cancer etiology, nutritional epidemiology (dietary assessment), minority participation in research studies, and cancer survivorship.
• Ana Maria Lopez
  Learn about Dr. Lopez, a SPN/CNP grantee, and her work which enables thousands of rural and poor Americans to receive the highest quality of cancer care.