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Dr. Willman's research has focused on the application of the latest genomic sequencing and computational technology to discover novel cancer-causing genomic mutations that can be…
As Mayo Clinic serves more patients across the globe, it is becoming clear that the needs of patients are diverse and individualized. Supporting health equity…
In August 2021, Cheryl L. Willman, M.D., began her role as the executive director of Mayo Clinic Cancer Programs, nationally and globally, and director of the…
Trauma has profound implications for mental and physical health. Historical trauma can create health inequities centuries later. American Indian health experts have pointed out that…
To address health disparities and reach underserved communities, work is underway at Mayo Clinic to raise up community voices through community engagement. "Community engagement is…
The complicated relationship between Mayo Clinic and the Dakota people traces its roots back to a very painful event. In 1862, 40 Dakota men —…
"The Benefits of Native Languages on Health" an EverybodyIN conversation that took place on May 13, explored the factors that led to the decline of…
Cuando los avances científicos hacen noticias, por ejemplo medicamentos nuevos para el tratamiento del COVID o un nuevo concepto como CRISPR para la edición de…
When scientific advances burst into the news, such as a new medication to treat COVID-19 or a new concept like CRISPR for gene editing, people…
Dr. Folakemi Odedina's commentary on clinical trials What are clinical trials? According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), clinical trials are “research studies in which…
A recent Mayo Clinic study points to potential breakthroughs in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease through blood tests. Black people are twice as likely as whites…
Where you live may affect whether you receive the cancer-preventing HPV vaccine, suggests a new study published in the journal Vaccine. The first human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was…
The Science Museum of Minnesota featured two Mayo Clinic physicians as part of an exhibit titled "The Science is All of Us." It explores how…
Somali and Latino immigrants lost weight when they worked together in culturally specific groups and received coaching from someone from their community. The Mayo Clinic’s…
The heartfelt desire to serve my community is something I learned while following in Mama's footsteps. My family members were active in our Baptist church,…
My nearly 40-year career as a nurse has given me the opportunity to work in a variety of medical specialties. Nursing has been such a…
This post describes a study, Decision aids for localized prostate cancer in diverse minority men: Primary outcome results from a multicenter cancer care delivery trial…
Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of death from cancers that affect both men and women, even though it is among the most preventable…
Colorectal Cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of death from cancers that affect both men and women, even though it…
Each February, Black History Month is celebrated to recognize the important role Black people have played in U.S. history. "Black history is American history, and everyone should…
