Our panel of experts discussed health disparities in transplant and diagnosis, the importance of representation, cultural considerations in diet and much more.
Speakers include:
Dr. Velma Scantlebury - the nation's first Black, female transplant surgeon
Dr. Dinee Simpson, Northwestern Medicine - Chicago's only Black, female transplant surgeon
Dr. Milda Saunders, University of Chicago - her research includes health disparities and chronic kidney disease
Samantha Mok, MSW, LSW, UI Health - transplant social worker