Episode notes
Dr. Robert Winn is joined by Dr. Brian Rivers, director of the Cancer Health Equity Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, for a special edition of Real Cancer Talk in a series for Black History Month with The Cancer History Project podcast. In this episode, Dr. Rivers dives into why he got involved in cancer research, including the discovery of his family’s health history which led him down his path of research. Dr. Rivers later discusses what drew him back to his home in Atlanta and his work at Morehouse, one of four historically black medical schools in the country. Finally, Dr. Winn asks Dr. Rivers what keeps him up at night.
This interview originally aired in February 2025.
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cancercancer detectioncancer preventionBlack History Monthcancer care equitycancer awarenesshealth equitycancer researchcancer treatmentDr. Robert WinnReal Cancer Talkcancer disparitiesCancer LetterDr. Brian RiversCancer Health Equity InstituteMorehouse School of MedicineCancer History Project