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SNO ANNUAL MEETING TOWN HALL:
Eliminating Health Disparities in Neuro-Oncology 

As part of the ongoing work of the SNO Women and Diversity Committee , we are pleased to make available the insightful presentations and important discussions that were part of the Eliminating Health Disparities in Neuro-Oncology Town Hall at the 2021 SNO Annual Meeting.

Presentations in the video below include:
  • SNO 2020 diversity survey: defining demographics, racial biases, career success metrics and a path forward for the field of neuro-oncology by Dr. Ugonma Chukwueke, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Strategies to enhance diversity within the professional arena by Dr. Charles Thomas, Jr., Geisel School of Medicine @ Dartmouth
  • Review of system wide efforts to combat structural racism and improve health care outcomes by Dr. Christopher Lathan, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Challenge of recruitment of racial/ethnic minorities and underserved populations by Dr. Karen Winkfield, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Followed by a panel discussion and Q&A