Women In Oncology

Cancer Health, an online resource for patients with cancer, recognized Erin Kobetz, PhD, MPH, for her research on identifying and overcoming racial disparities in health care.

The International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine awarded Natalie J. Serkova, PhD, the 2021 Senior Fellow Award for her work in animal imaging for oncology research.

Recently published data showed that articles written by women in academic medicine had fewer journal citations regardless of authorship seniority, a disparity the authors noted may have extensive consequences for promotion and advancement.

Gavin Jones, MD, was raised to “be the change” he wished to see in the world.

As physicians and leaders in health care continue to work toward gender equity in a system that often allows harassment to go unchecked, Erica C. Kaye, MD, MPH, issued a call to action for individuals to share their unheard stories.

A medical student said she looks forward to learning more about oncology and clinical practice after leading a retrospective study that showed racial and ethnic disparities in end-of-life care among patients with metastatic cancer.

Considering the number of women and men who report sexual harassment within the field of health care, we felt the need to address this flaw that we see throughout the system, including in oncology.

Carrie A. Thompson, MD, MS, said as a member of Healio’s Women in Oncology Peer Perspective Board she looks forward to providing mentorship to women who are beginning their career, especially regarding how to balance work and life.

The issue of disparities in medicine — and in cancer care specifically —has gained increasing attention as Americans confront racism and sexism in the culture.

With a move from clinical practice to an academic role, oncologist Stephanie L. Graff, MD, said she looks forward to the opportunities and challenge of a career change.